Eclipsed Empire (The Wolves of Crescent Creek, #2)

by Tessa Hale

“He’s right, Birdie. You’re ours, and we’re yours. We go where you do.”

“I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I will spend the rest of my life making sure you’re safe.”

“My only purpose. That and making sure you’re happy.”

“I’m yours,” I rasped. “Whatever you need. I’m yours.”

My hand slid up and down her back. “You’re okay. You’re safe.” She shuddered against me as if some invisible battle raged within her. I wasn’t sure how long it took before she spoke. But when she finally did, her words were the last thing I expected. “Kill me,” Wren whispered. “It’d be a mercy.”