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

by Tessa Hale

“Not his mate, my ass,” Hera muttered.

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.”

“Wren.” My thumb traced her jawline. “Why do you think the universe brought you to us?” She looked up at me, her brows pulling together. “So you can rest. Let us fight for you. Let us give you strength. None of us is as powerful alone as we are together.”

“I haven’t fought this hard to stay alive to not truly live. I am going to that fight. Whether you come with me is your choice.” Ender glared at me. “Oh, I’m going with you. And I’m going to tear out the eyes of anyone who even looks at you twice.”