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

by Elise Kova

“If they so much as lay a finger upon you…” “The three of us will leave before they get the chance,” I say optimistically. Allowing him to fantasize about hurting Conri too much could be dangerous; he might act on those impulses. “We knew this was a risk of our approach to the circumstances…just like we knew we had no other choice.” “I still hate it.” His words and tone are in direct contrast with his body language. Were someone to emerge from the caverns and lay eyes on us, Evander would look bored but attentive for possible threats against Aurora and me. “It’s probably the only thing I could hate more than seeing him touch you—his mouth on yours…” “I’m sorry.” “Don’t apologize,” Evander says firmly. “You’re keeping yourself safe—all of us safe. We have roles to play, still, unfortunately.” “Does keeping us all safe even matter if it breaks us in the process?” The words are faint and small. The question prompts movement from Evander. He drops to a knee beside the stone Aurora and I are on, tilting his head to meet my eyes. It briefly draws my focus from Aurora and the depth of his stare steals my breath. “Nothing, nothing will break us. Fate has tried, the wolf king has tried, but we continue coming back together despite it all. You are my mate, Faelyn. The other half of my soul. Not even the hands of the old gods can break that.” The furrow of my brow relaxes as a small smile curves my mouth. “Your optimism is infectious.” “It’s not optimism, just simple truth.” He retur...