Lizzy’s hand brushed against Bane’s lightly, a silent anchor. “We’ll protect each other,” she said. “The bond we share… it’s not just for us. It’s a shield. And it’s going to keep us alive long enough to make her pay attention to the wrong things.”
Crystal’s eyes flicked to Dustin, gauging his reaction. His wolf rumbled faintly, impatient, ready for action—but he remained composed. “We should also consider the bond,” she said softly. “Completing it—or at least the marking—could give us an edge. Strengthen Dustin against her magic and protect both of us.”
Crystal’s eyes flicked to Dustin, gauging his reaction. His wolf rumbled faintly, impatient, ready for action—but he remained composed. “We should also consider the bond,” she said softly. “Completing it—or at least the marking—could giv
