Kael’s eyes glowed red from behind a massive tree in the sprawling grounds of Valerius Castle. His deadly gaze remained fixed on the two figures who had just exited the castle’s main entrance and were heading toward their car.

Lucas and Eira—fresh from performing their wedding ritual. They were still accompanied by the Clan Advisor to complete the final stage of the ceremony.

Only after they got into the car to head home did Kael follow. He would not allow Lucas to be with *his* Eira. Eira belonged to him, and she always would, no matter what the future held.

Kael kept a watch on Lucas’s home, even from a...