Aiden's POV

At dawn, the sky blushed orange and pink at the light, creating a beautiful yet eerie glow of bright clouds overlooking the battlefield. Adrenaline shot through me, and my heart pounded like a freaking drum in fear of how close the rogues were. Snarls and growling filled the air, a chilling reminder of exactly what it was we were up against.

I leaned closer to Hayley, whispering, "Hold on," watching the danger approach. She nodded, resolve and determination painted on her face. I saw it in her eyes, and that only fanned the flames for me. I was attracted to this woman from day one.

There was an...