Gage GageContentment. That was this feeling. Happiness. Peace. I had no idea what I’d been missing until she showed up magically…miraculously in my sleep. On Everis. Then there was no going back. Dani was mine, the claiming complete. I had taken my rightful place on the council of Seven and I knew my father would be proud. Life. Blood. Honor. I had pledged them all to my people and the beautiful woman swirling on Geoffrey’s arm. Many, many Hunters’ eyes followed my mate as she circled the room, a vision of gold and diamonds. I had never imagined a woman could look so beautiful. I wanted to tear her from Geoffrey’s arms and carry her off to some dark corner, lift the long hem of her dress and sink into her. I wanted to wrinkle the fabric, muss her hair, smear her lipstick so everyone k

