The urge to claim her was overwhelming. To rip her from the water and mark her as she struggled was right there, as I fought back my wolf who was desperate to make her ours before the party and before we made a decision that would wreck both our lives. I was tempted to let him win. To just throw caution to the wind. What harm could it do? Then reality set in and doused me with cold water. Watch our mate as she dances and plays in the water. Watch her and see how easily she moves. This is what makes her special, if only you would pay attention he growled. She is still wolfless and therefore a liability to me. What good is her ability to do this I said with disgust when it does me and my pack no good. Granted she looks beautiful, but looks are not everything as well you know. You are a

