When Nathan's lips touched Serena's, he felt an unexpected intensity coursing through his entire being. It was more than a kiss; it was an experience that reached deep into his core. He hadn't expected much from this moment, Nathan had simply prepared himself to create an illusion for the others and to satisfy his lust for this woman. But what he felt when he touched and kissed Serena was far from pretense.

His wolf, a deeply dormant presence within him for the past few days, awoke with unexpected vehemence. Nathan's heartbeat quickened as the wolf within him began to urge to connect with Serena. The urge was overwhelming, confusing, and...