Elowen POV I WAKE up with a smile on my face, which is a refreshing change, especially after the last week. My nightmares stopped after that first night, and I know it’s because Stryker has been staying here. I even caught a glimpse of him shifting the other night. He stripped out of his clothes, and yeah, I got a good look—or, as much as I could with just the light of the moon and stars. The silver light gave him an ethereal glow, highlighting the contours of his biceps, chest, abs, and... other parts of his anatomy. Then his wolf took over, curling up in a ball in front of the door to watch over me. Sighing, I throw the blankets off and stretch, ignoring the dull ache between my legs. It’s been getting worse with each passing day, and I know it’s all thanks to the mating moon. My enti

