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Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark #9)
by
Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author)
Kresley Cole enraptures again with this seductive tale of a fierce werewolf prince who will stop at nothing to protect the lovely archer he covets from afar.
A Dangerous Beauty
Lucia the Huntress: as mysterious as she is exquisite, she harbors secrets that threaten to destroy her—and those she loves.
An Uncontrolled Need
Garreth MacRieve, Prince of the Lykae: the brutal Highl...more
A Dangerous Beauty
Lucia the Huntress: as mysterious as she is exquisite, she harbors secrets that threaten to destroy her—and those she loves.
An Uncontrolled Need
Garreth MacRieve, Prince of the Lykae: the brutal Highl...more
Mass Market Paperback, 431 pages
Published
February 16th 2010
by Pocket
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May 18, 2010
Elizabeth
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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This is entirely my own fault.
I have a niece named Freya. It's a cool name. When she was born I asked my brother why they picked it.
She's the Norse goddess of love, he said.*
Yes, that's true, I said,But do you know the story about the dwarves?
Huh?
Just make sure she doesn't hang out with any Dungeons and Dragons nerds.**
In addition to the often mentioned but sadly never seen Freya, the book is about Valkyries. Valkyries! Okay, so I don't know that it is possible for me to pass up a book about Valkyries. I mean, female warrio...more
She's the Norse goddess of love, he said.*
Yes, that's true, I said,But do you know the story about the dwarves?
Huh?
Just make sure she doesn't hang out with any Dungeons and Dragons nerds.**
In addition to the often mentioned but sadly never seen Freya, the book is about Valkyries. Valkyries! Okay, so I don't know that it is possible for me to pass up a book about Valkyries. I mean, female warrio...more
Mar 14, 2010
Auntee
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of the series--this was a hot one!
I...loved...this...book! It was a fabulous thrill ride from the start all the way to the harrowing, grisly climax, and contained my favorite IAD hero (sorry, Sebastian), the Prince of the Lykae, Garreth MacRieve. Ahhh MacRieve... Scot... Wolf (all names that the heroine, Lucia the Huntress called him), I totally fell for your Scottish charm, your dogged determination, and your devotion to your lass, "Lousha". Your humor, your sexy brogue, your singlemindedness to claim your mate...you definitely...more
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Jun 08, 2012
Kristen
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4 of 5 stars
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4 to 41/2 stars
My goodness! This book took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride like none of the other books in the series have. Right from the start, Pleasures of a Dark Prince had me experiencing an array of emotions–from sorrow, to exasperation, to trepidation, to elation. I was exhausted by the end.
Once again, I found myself captivated and in awe of the amazingly complex story arc, but flustered and annoyed with the book's romance. In all honesty, I continue reading this series not for the...more
My goodness! This book took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride like none of the other books in the series have. Right from the start, Pleasures of a Dark Prince had me experiencing an array of emotions–from sorrow, to exasperation, to trepidation, to elation. I was exhausted by the end.
Once again, I found myself captivated and in awe of the amazingly complex story arc, but flustered and annoyed with the book's romance. In all honesty, I continue reading this series not for the...more
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Rating: (♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 1/2)
Plea...more
“Now three wounds marred his gorgeous body, three trails of blood tracking over the rises ad falls of rock-hard muscle. Gritting his teeth, he said, “This hurts like hell, lass, but it’s heartening.”
“How do you figure?”
“At fifty times the distance, you dispatched that ko-bold with three arrows to the neck. I’ve earned a trio to the chest. Seems you slapped him while you’re tickling me. You doona want to kill me, which is a good sign. Maybe this is your way of flirting?”
Plea...more
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Dec 13, 2010
Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust*
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
paranormal romance fans, fans of werewolves
Dear Sebastian,
You know I’m a vampire girl at heart, but I’ve been pleasured by a Dark Prince and now I can’t look back! A Scot has won over my heart and I’d be damned if I let him run off!
Sorry, love.
Pleasure of a Dark Prince is the ninth book in the IAD series. I have to stress the importance of reading the series in order. I made that mistake earlier on when I read the third book first! I’m totally kicking myself for being so foolish. Again, Cole writes Pleasure of a Dark Prince in parallel w...more
You know I’m a vampire girl at heart, but I’ve been pleasured by a Dark Prince and now I can’t look back! A Scot has won over my heart and I’d be damned if I let him run off!
Sorry, love.
Pleasure of a Dark Prince is the ninth book in the IAD series. I have to stress the importance of reading the series in order. I made that mistake earlier on when I read the third book first! I’m totally kicking myself for being so foolish. Again, Cole writes Pleasure of a Dark Prince in parallel w...more
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Pleasure of a Dark Prince is the 9th in the Immortal After Darker series and – at the risk of sounding repetitive- Kresley Cole does not disappoint. The book was another fun and engaging read and a great addition to an already great series.
This time we see werewolf Garreth MacRieve and Valkyrie Lucia the Archer slowly but surely fall in love. Actually, the ‘slowly and surely’ part more goes for Lucia. Cause Garreth is in love the very moment he spots Lucia. She is his mate, he knows it, he feels...more
This time we see werewolf Garreth MacRieve and Valkyrie Lucia the Archer slowly but surely fall in love. Actually, the ‘slowly and surely’ part more goes for Lucia. Cause Garreth is in love the very moment he spots Lucia. She is his mate, he knows it, he feels...more
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May 30, 2011
Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of sexy paranormal romance
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I deliberately took a long hiatus on this series. Not because I didn’t love it, or that I was bored. No! Quite the contrary. I did it because it was doggone heartbreaking to run out of books after Kiss of a Demon King. Now, I have accumulated a nicely sizable stock of IAD stories, and I am good to go, if having to avoid spoilers like the plague doesn’t put a bit of a crimp in my style.
The Story:
It was quite fun to see besotted Lykae, Garreth MacRieve chasing after his reluctant (for the most par...more
The Story:
It was quite fun to see besotted Lykae, Garreth MacRieve chasing after his reluctant (for the most par...more
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**Few Spoilers! because I went fangirl all over this review:
Wow.
Kresley Cole is definitely one of my favorite authors. This installment in her Immortals After Dark series has the most action we've seen outside of the Talisman's Hie! Not only was it one of my favorites in the series, but the coordination of the timeline was incredible.
KC begins this one right as the first one, A Hunger Like No Other, began. We meet up with Garreth, Lachlain's brother, as he's playing (soo super hot) rugby with...more
Wow.
Kresley Cole is definitely one of my favorite authors. This installment in her Immortals After Dark series has the most action we've seen outside of the Talisman's Hie! Not only was it one of my favorites in the series, but the coordination of the timeline was incredible.
KC begins this one right as the first one, A Hunger Like No Other, began. We meet up with Garreth, Lachlain's brother, as he's playing (soo super hot) rugby with...more
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Meh...i guess the format has lost it's appeal. so okay, these Lykae males are the hottest but Garreth was a little too alpha to handle. I didn't feel the connection at all. I liked Lucia in the beginning but towards the middle of the book I just had it with her 'oh my god can't do this, can't do that, yaddayadda'
lot's of build-up when they are on the Amazon, I had my hopes us high for some fab action & plot but alas, it's all over too quickly, the whole thing feels rushed to me. the claiming...more
lot's of build-up when they are on the Amazon, I had my hopes us high for some fab action & plot but alas, it's all over too quickly, the whole thing feels rushed to me. the claiming...more
Jul 12, 2011
Tai the Lioness
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
IAD readers, People who are decently familiar with this series
5 Star Read: Great Kresley Cole Read ( No surprise there)one of the more casual books in the series
Quick Review
Great book. This is a very relaxing read. It was not a very tense one and out of all the IAD books I have read so far this one is the chillest one. I usually feel the need to read these books in like a day because I am anxious to see what happens. However, with this book I was able to calmly read it at a slower pace over two days. This was a nice coupling and well written. This may not...more
Quick Review
Great book. This is a very relaxing read. It was not a very tense one and out of all the IAD books I have read so far this one is the chillest one. I usually feel the need to read these books in like a day because I am anxious to see what happens. However, with this book I was able to calmly read it at a slower pace over two days. This was a nice coupling and well written. This may not...more
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Mar 08, 2010
Linds
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
paranormal romance fans
Another fun, solid entry from Kresley Cole. What's not to love? Cool Scottish werewolf hero, an archer valkyrie heroine. It's a great adventure on the Amazon in order to free the heroine from her duty to kill the villian.
Speaking of Cole really hits it out of the park with this villian. He's truly scary, discusting, and cringeworthy. On top of which he has the power to infect people into killing whoever they love the most.
It's a quick read and the pages almost turn themselves. It's Kresley Cole,...more
Speaking of Cole really hits it out of the park with this villian. He's truly scary, discusting, and cringeworthy. On top of which he has the power to infect people into killing whoever they love the most.
It's a quick read and the pages almost turn themselves. It's Kresley Cole,...more
Not good. Not fun. All the conflict is based on the heroine keeping secrets from the hero which she doesn’t need to keep.
STORY BRIEF:
The Valkyrie Lucia was captured by the evil demon Crom. She escaped but was near death. The goddess Skathi brought her back to life and gave her great archery skills. Lucia was told she must never have sex or she would lose these skills. Crom has been imprisoned but is about to break free. If he does, he will cause an apocalypse. Crom controls people’s minds. Lucia...more
STORY BRIEF:
The Valkyrie Lucia was captured by the evil demon Crom. She escaped but was near death. The goddess Skathi brought her back to life and gave her great archery skills. Lucia was told she must never have sex or she would lose these skills. Crom has been imprisoned but is about to break free. If he does, he will cause an apocalypse. Crom controls people’s minds. Lucia...more
May 17, 2011
Anzu The Great Destroyer
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of the genre, series, author, etc
Wow, I just finished this and I am still staring into nothingness because of it. I may say that this exceeded Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night. Or not! I don’t know, maybe they’re tied… Can’t make up my mind, I already have so many books from this series between my favorites so I find it difficult to set up a top five list. Maybe one day I will have the strength needed to do this difficult task!
I was hooked since the beginning of this book. I mean hello! Immortal rugby – HOT! I would give anythi...more
I was hooked since the beginning of this book. I mean hello! Immortal rugby – HOT! I would give anythi...more
Kresley Cole is fun to read. This is the 9th story from the Immortals After Dark series and finally the Accession that has been talked about for every book has started. I am convinced that Kresley Cole must have a wall devoted to time lines in her house or office. We once again revisit the beginning of the series and see the other side of scenes we have read. As a device I don't mind this. Although it was odd to me that she left out all mention of Nikolai Wroth since he was there as well. Not a...more
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One of the BEST books I have ever read! Absolutely Amazing! Definitely not for young adults. 18+ for sure. It begins with Garreth MacRieve scenting his mate, the Valkyrie, Lucia the Archer. Lucia was gifted with unequal abilities as an archer. After being brought back form the brink of death, she was bestowed upon by Skathi her abilities. One problem; must stay chaste. After meeting Garreth she realized that was going to be hard. After running from Garreth for over a year, he finally caught up w...more
In the Immortals After Dark timeline, this book is the eighth in the series and runs concurrently with A Hunger Like No Other. We actually met Garreth, prince of the Lykae, and Lucia, a Valkyrie archer, for the first time in that book.
Over a thousand years ago after being tricked, captured and then tortured by the evil god Crom Cruach--the Bloody Broken One--Lucia barely escaped. She was about to die from her wounds when Regin the Radiant, a sister Valkyrie, took her to Skathi, Huntress of the...more
Over a thousand years ago after being tricked, captured and then tortured by the evil god Crom Cruach--the Bloody Broken One--Lucia barely escaped. She was about to die from her wounds when Regin the Radiant, a sister Valkyrie, took her to Skathi, Huntress of the...more
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I swear these books are getting more addicting and addicting where I can't stop reading them! I love Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark Series and I can't wait to read the rest of them! I am a huge fan of the lykes in the Immortals After Dark World. They are just so incredibly sexy!
I"m not going to say too much about the storyline, because I think by now there are most likely millions of reviews on this amazing series out already, but we have another hit! I love Lachlain and I love Garreth! I w...more
I"m not going to say too much about the storyline, because I think by now there are most likely millions of reviews on this amazing series out already, but we have another hit! I love Lachlain and I love Garreth! I w...more
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Garreth is the Prince of the werewolve pack in Louisianna. One day he is playing with his pack and some demons. When suddenly he smells his mate Lucia The Huntress. Garreth knows that she will fight being with him but he goes after her anyway. Garreth tracks her into the swamps but Lucia is ready for him and gets ready to shoot with her arrows. Lucia has feelings for him but she knows that she can't be with any man unless she wants to loose her abilities of an archer. So Lucia runs until she is...more
PoaDP is book #9 in the IAD series. This is Lucia and Garrath MacRieve's book. Lucia the Huntress is a Valkyrie of mysterious origin and the world's most skilled archeress. MacRieve is the ruler of the Lykae Clan and has been ever since his brother disappeared.
If you've read Kresley Cole before you know that she is a fabulous writer. If you haven't read her you are surely missing out. Go grab one of her books!
FINALLY we find out what happened to Lucia. We meet her in A Hunger Like No Other but t...more
If you've read Kresley Cole before you know that she is a fabulous writer. If you haven't read her you are surely missing out. Go grab one of her books!
FINALLY we find out what happened to Lucia. We meet her in A Hunger Like No Other but t...more
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Okay, so book nine in the series delves into the sensual lives of Garreth MacRieve, aka The Dark Prince, brother of Lachlain - King of the Lykae, and second in line to the throne. As well as his fated mate Lucia the Huntress, mysterious Valkyrie and worlds most skilled archress. From the moment Garreth first scented Lucia on the rugby pitch he ached to mark her as his own and keep her safe from harm, but despite the surprising force of their attraction she will not give in. In exchange for her l...more
Feb 24, 2010
Zeek
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5 of 5 stars
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Almost from the moment he spies her on the sidelines of the bone crushing rugby match he's participating in, Garreth MacRieve- prince and soon to be King of the Lykae (that's werewolves to you and me)- knew the luscious, blond Lucia was meant for him. Lucia, Valkyrie and best dang archer the Lore has ever seen, is not so sure. Oh she feels the pull too, she just can't allow it.
Garreth will not let her go, however, for he knows she's his destiny and though she escapes him this time, he knows he w...more
Garreth will not let her go, however, for he knows she's his destiny and though she escapes him this time, he knows he w...more
Apr 04, 2010
Lady Valee
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5 of 5 stars
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Why did I waited this long to keep reading this series. I didn't remember how good it was. I'm glad I came back to it.
I have to admit that by reading book 8 after a year without having read anything related to this series I thought it would be nearly impossible to remember any of the characters or the things that had happened in the previous books, and it was at the beginning but thanks to Cole's writing style it become easier and easier with every page. Everything was well explained, so for tho...more
I have to admit that by reading book 8 after a year without having read anything related to this series I thought it would be nearly impossible to remember any of the characters or the things that had happened in the previous books, and it was at the beginning but thanks to Cole's writing style it become easier and easier with every page. Everything was well explained, so for tho...more
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Fantastic!! This is now my favorite book in this series so far, they just keep getting better. Cole delivers a wild ride in this book, one that kept me continue to read until the whole book was done.
This book does go back and dip into the first book a little, but its wasn’t like most I have read, Cole kept it fresh and exciting.
I loved Garrerth, it didn’t matter how much Lucia threw at him he just shook it off and kept coming. Lucia is great, she is stubborn, but not one that makes you want...more
This book does go back and dip into the first book a little, but its wasn’t like most I have read, Cole kept it fresh and exciting.
I loved Garrerth, it didn’t matter how much Lucia threw at him he just shook it off and kept coming. Lucia is great, she is stubborn, but not one that makes you want...more
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Tried to read this first on May 10 2010 got 2% in to the book. I just couldn't get into this book. It was on my night stand, then moved to my coffee table for months! I also had it up on goodread's "currently reading" for ages ... and every time I would pick it up after a few pages I would remember that I suddenly had to do something else (like bake cupcakes or clean the toilet). Not good. So I am retiring this book. Maybe, after Immortals After Dark #10, I can revisit this and try again.
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con questo libro la cole ha dato il meglio di se, l'ho amato alla follia: amo i protagonisti, amo la storia e amo i presupposti del seguito.
la vita nel lore procede freneticamente in attesa dell'ascesa, nella testa della cole è tutto già predestinato ma ci sta facendo conoscere i personaggi un po per volta e per questo la amo ancora di più. mi piace questo suo spaziare a livello temporale, quando leggi un suo libro non sai mai a che punto cronologico sei: se è successivo al precedente, se è int...more
la vita nel lore procede freneticamente in attesa dell'ascesa, nella testa della cole è tutto già predestinato ma ci sta facendo conoscere i personaggi un po per volta e per questo la amo ancora di più. mi piace questo suo spaziare a livello temporale, quando leggi un suo libro non sai mai a che punto cronologico sei: se è successivo al precedente, se è int...more
Apr 14, 2013
Miraphora
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Ecco cosa succede quando capisco la lingua che sto leggendo e quando non devo interpretare strane frasi scritte in un italiano googlato. Stelline massime, cinque, perché mi sono goduta questo romanzo dalla prima all'ultima pagina.
La Cole mi mancava, come mi mancavano del resto tutti i suoi personaggi e l'ironia che schizza fuori dalle pagine e che ti fa scoppiare a ridere sui mezzi pieni zeppi di gente. Mi è mancato lasciarmi coinvolgere da un paranormale perché - ultimamente - ne escono pochi...more
La Cole mi mancava, come mi mancavano del resto tutti i suoi personaggi e l'ironia che schizza fuori dalle pagine e che ti fa scoppiare a ridere sui mezzi pieni zeppi di gente. Mi è mancato lasciarmi coinvolgere da un paranormale perché - ultimamente - ne escono pochi...more
Questa serie più va avanti e più diventa appassionante! Aspettavo dal primo libro la storia di Garreth e di Lucia e ne sono rimasta conquistata! devo dire che la Cole da il meglio di se quando entrano in gioco i lycae infatti i libri dedicati a loro sono per me i migliori della serie!Lucia è una valchiria, una delle razze più incantevoli e feroci del Lore ma è una donna fragile, tormentata da un'errore del passato che ha condizionato tutto il suo futuro togliendole ogni speranza di amore. Garret...more
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Gli Immortali n. 7 (o 9, a seconda che si conteggi il prequel e il romanzo breve di Dark Whisper). Man mano che si avvicina l’Ascesa e si conosce meglio l’immaginifico mondo ultraterreno del Lore, con i suoi demoni, i vampiri, i likae, le streghe, le sirene, nonché gli antichi dei crudeli e capricciosi, si resta sempre più piacevolmente coinvolti dalla trama ad intreccio che la Cole riesce a creare tra i vari volumi.
Eh sì, perché in r...more
Il lupo e la moglie del diavolo
Gli Immortali n. 7 (o 9, a seconda che si conteggi il prequel e il romanzo breve di Dark Whisper). Man mano che si avvicina l’Ascesa e si conosce meglio l’immaginifico mondo ultraterreno del Lore, con i suoi demoni, i vampiri, i likae, le streghe, le sirene, nonché gli antichi dei crudeli e capricciosi, si resta sempre più piacevolmente coinvolti dalla trama ad intreccio che la Cole riesce a creare tra i vari volumi.
Eh sì, perché in r...more
I have been a fan of Kresley Cole since she first came out with the Immortals After Dark series. I found her books compelling, satisfying, and engaging. However, when she finally reached the fifth book in her series, Dark Desires After Dusk, I was a little let down. The book seemed kind of rushed, which might have been partially due to the fact that it was released so close to the fourth book. The book after, Kiss of a Demon King, although I read it voratiously, didn't restore my faith in her wr...more
Damn, Scottish werewolves! Garreth... RAWR! Oh I loved it! When we first figured out Lucia was Garreth's I was all gung ho for this story! Lucia is kick ass awesome! I want her archery skills..magical or not. She's a fierce female and a damn good mate for Garreth. That she overcame her horrible "mishap" in childhood makes her even better. I love how her firm beliefs were shaken by Garreth and that in the end, without even admitting it to herself, she trusted him and gave in to things...and prove...more
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Kresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the electrifying Immortals After Dark paranormal series and the young adult Arcana Chronicles. She has also written five award-winning historical romances.
Since her first novel was released in 2003, Kresley has published nineteen books with Simon & Schuster and has seen her releases translated into more than eighteen foreign language...more
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Since her first novel was released in 2003, Kresley has published nineteen books with Simon & Schuster and has seen her releases translated into more than eighteen foreign language...more
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“Have you ever fought an opponent you had no defense against? Like a fire breather or an acid spitter?"
"Once I faced a female with diamond skin," Nix said breathlessly. "I was transfixed - even as she was choking the life out of me."
"Really?"
"No, I saw that character on X-Men. I just wanted to commiserate. Alas, I have no weaknesses.”
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"Once I faced a female with diamond skin," Nix said breathlessly. "I was transfixed - even as she was choking the life out of me."
"Really?"
"No, I saw that character on X-Men. I just wanted to commiserate. Alas, I have no weaknesses.”
“Wolfy, is it? And what do you know about my turning?"
"I asked around when I figured out I was your... mate."
He stood, crossing to her. "Well, let's hear it."
"Basically, you'll lose your mind, turning animalistic, hunting me down until you claim me repeatedly, biting my neck and marking me as your possession. Nothing will stop you- no cage can hold you. Did I miss anything?
"Aye, Lousha." His gaze raked over her and his voice deepened. "The fact that you're going to like it.”
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"I asked around when I figured out I was your... mate."
He stood, crossing to her. "Well, let's hear it."
"Basically, you'll lose your mind, turning animalistic, hunting me down until you claim me repeatedly, biting my neck and marking me as your possession. Nothing will stop you- no cage can hold you. Did I miss anything?
"Aye, Lousha." His gaze raked over her and his voice deepened. "The fact that you're going to like it.”
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