Malakai stood at the edge of the deck, gripping the railing so hard his knuckles turned white.
The mate bond with Aurora was still burning beneath his skin, hot and irritating like a fresh wound. His wolf was snarling inside him, restless and pissed.
"This bond is making us stronger," his wolf growled. "You feel it too, don’t you? The power surging through us."
Malakai scoffed, shaking his head. "f**k the bond."
"You're a fool to reject it."
"No, I’m a survivor," Malakai shot back. "And I have more important s**t to handle than some pathetic mate bond with an omega."
His fingers twitched as he activated his mind-link.
"Beta."
"Yes, Alpha?"
"Find the Blood Master. I want him under my f*****g control before this cruise is over. Also, find that damn dagger—I don’t care what it takes.
