His wolf had recognized Khamsin as its mate. She might betray him to her family, torment him unto madness, bring his kingdom to ruin, but come good or ill, love or hatred, trust or betrayal, Wynter of the Craig would never take another woman to wife. Because when snow wolves mated, they mated for life. “Whatever you do, Khamsin, don’t betray me,” he whispered. “Don’t ever betray me.”

