“There’s no peace,” I murmured, giving my reflection one last look before turning to face him. “But I will not back out. You know that. You’ve kept me dangling here until your son was of age to be mated after his first shift. I know what my duty is, but once it’s done and you have your heir, you better keep your side of the bargain or I’ll rip your fucking head off and dance in the blood.”
