Laura sat alone in her tent, staring at the Truce Token on the small table. The white light pulsed like a heartbeat.

Where was Nikolai?

His words from weeks ago echoed in her mind. How he'd told her about his ancestor. How he feared he might betray her like his ancestor had betrayed the last Alpha Queen for his love Vanessa.

"I'm afraid I'll hurt you," he'd said that night at his estate. "It's in my blood."

Laura's chest tightened. Had his worst fears come true?

A throat cleared behind her. She turned to see Dante pushing through the tent flap.

"You shouldn't be alone," he said softly.

"I'm fine."...