Shira turned immediately to hide her tear streaked face, but Leywin’s hands was on her shoulder, turning her around. His blue eyes scanned her face once, then he swore and his hands dropped from her shoulders.

‘’Shira . . . I’ve had enough of the Shark messing with you. I’m taking you to your mate today.’’

Shira shook her head as fresh tears streaked her face. She was no longer enthusiastic about meeting her mate, thanks to the Shark. She did not even know what punishment her mate would like to inflict on her because of her wantonness with a criminal, a rogue. ‘’What so the Shark is just going...