Conaan's brows raised as he watched the carrier lycans loaded with trunks of gift he had arranged beforehand for Alpha Alexander. It would be a two day stay, and the large trunks that carried his robes and jewelry followed. For Eleanor, there was none.

He slowly looked up to her as she stood, happily greeting each servant that passed by. Her smile was bright, and the just rising sun reflected in her blue eyes, coloring it a light golden swirl.

He felt his heart clench, but he couldn't quite bring himself to take his eyes off her. Suddenly, her eyes turned to him, and she broke into a big smile....