Chapter 36

Elly

The shock of Darren’s breath on her face as he leaned in to kiss her snapped Elly out of her trance. She yanked away from him like she had just touched a hot stove. Before her arms could fully unwrap from around him Darren’s hand clamped down on her arm and pulled her back. He grabbed her by the chin and turned her head.

“What the fuck is this?” Elly stared at him for a moment. Did he really want an answer?

“The bite mark or the hickey?” His grip on her tightened. For a split second, she thought she saw hurt flash through his eyes. What was even more surprising was the fleeting guilt she felt in response. He lowered his mouth to her ear.

“You know…I found a way to protect you from the Silver Moon Coven. They’d never be able to touch you again. But I think I just changed my mind.” He twisted her wrist behind her back and led her out of the trees. All around them were fighting wolves. There seemed to be too many bodies on the ground. She remembered Rowan’s people saying they did