Horus's pov I was enraged that Kennis Blackwell had bitten off more than he could chew. I was willing to let him suffer for another 500 years, but he did something foolish: he got his mate back before I could form a bond with her. It was time for him to die.I would kill him and those bloody lycans, claim his pack for myself, and start anew with Diara, whether she liked it or not. I was in love with her, and I needed her by my side. However, I would still have to punish her for escaping me. My eyes darkened at the thought of her trying to get...