Chapter 42

I realized I didn't have many options when my breath caught. It surprised me that he hadn't snapped yet because I'd been trying his patience on him a little too much lately. His will and his wolf were stronger than I ever imagined being able to be.

My heart continued to pound mercilessly beneath my ribs while I remained motionless and held my breath. Perhaps I could pretend to be asleep for an extended period of time.

"This is not the time for you to play with me, Kylie." I stumbled because of the way he had pronounced my name—it was like acid burning all the way through...