Jennifer’s Pov

In that moment, I was sure I was going to die. Not peacefully like I had hoped after the marking, but torn apart right here in this room.

I reached out with a trembling hand and touched the side of his wolf form, my fingers brushing through the thick, dark fur.

“Christian…” I whispered, my voice breaking completely. “Christian, please…”

The huge wolf suddenly stumbled. Then, with a heavy thud, he collapsed onto the floor in front of me.

I stared at the massive wolf lying motionless on the ground.

I stood there shaking, my back pressed against the wall, tears still wet on my face. My neck...