A Dawn with the Wolf Knight (Married to Magic, #5)

by Elise Kova

“If you’re on my side, then why wouldn’t you⁠—” “Be willing to work with Conri?” Evander raises his brows. The firelight glows on half of his face, casting the other half in a deep shadow. “Because that is one of the few things that would be worse than death. Don’t give in to him, Faelyn. His words are lies. His actions are a smokescreen for his intent. He can’t be trusted.” “Yet, he continues to give me space. He listens to me when I speak. He even knows that I am working to resist his charm,” I speak hastily, getting the words out before Evander can launch another objection. “He what?” Evander hisses. “He knows I am resisting him and he is not forcing the matter,” I say. “That is why he gave me another cot. Why he is allowing me space and time as I need and please.” Evander purses his lips, brow furrowing into a severe expression. He murmurs, “That is not good.” “So far my life has been much improved here since my hesitation toward him came out.” “Faelyn, he is not a man who does well not getting what he wants.” “He said he likes the hunt.” I pull the meat from the flame and turn the potatoes again. Evander grabs my wrist, bringing my attention back to him. “Yes, he loves the hunt. But what do you think will happen if he doesn’t get his prey at the end of it?” Evander continues to pin me with his stare. His expression is more demanding than his question. “Don’t know? That’s because, one way or another, Conri always gets his prey. He might be playing nicely with you now, ...