Nicholas A moment ago I felt as though the world went still, as though for a fraction of a second I did not exist, and strangely enough, I felt this sensation before. When Sofia first appeared at the Shadow Moon gates a month ago. Or had it been longer? Hell, everything before her felt hazy, like trying to recall a dream. Just thinking about it sent a sharp pain through my skull. What the f**k was happening to me? My vision cleared and emerald eyes stared back at me. Sofia. My mate. A look of contentment softened her features as she gazed at me. Then I felt it. The pull between us was strong and undeniably there again. I should have been relieved. Happy, even. But as my gaze drifted to the other women in the room, an ache spread through my chest. My wolf stirred beneath my skin

