Asher

I stare at Selena for a few fleeting moments, even before she says it, I know what she’s implying. The Blood Bond ritual. The thought sends a chill through me, but I hope not; I pray that she has another solution. Anything but this.

My wolf, Kaidos, stirs restlessly in my mind. “You know this is the only way,” he growls, but I shove him aside.

I step closer to Selena. “What is it? Tell me, Selena. What do I need to do?”

Selena doesn’t answer right away. She studies me with a piercing gaze as if she’s weighing the options. Finally, she speaks.

“You need to perform the...