A River of Golden Bones (Golden Court, #1)

by A.K. Mulford

His surprise morphed as his lips parted into a smile and his eyes scanned my face. “Only you would dare put a knife to my throat.”

took a hasty step backward, out of his grasp. “Why didn’t you tell me?” Grae cocked his brow. “Why didn’t I tell you I was completely bewitched by you?”

“I am a monster lurking in the shadows,” I purred. “Worse than any ostekke or ebarven. And if you ever think about laying a hand on someone again, I will be there. Tell your friends to think twice . . . if they survive.”

“I know it more than my title, or my pack, or even my name. I know I was meant to be yours.”

“I see you like every other person is in the shadows and the moonlight only shines on you.”

“I’m glad you ran. I’m glad you fought. You made me rise up to meet you and I’m stronger for it.