Chapter 3

In the morning Elise awoke to find herself alone in bed. There was dent in the pillow beside her, the covers rumpled confirming the previous night hadn’t been a dream. She and Kane were mated despite the fact there was no love between them.

If it had been Bryan, they would have made a blood-bond, biting each other’s necks to mark the fact that they belonged together. It would have forged a mental connection that would grow throughout their lifetime.

Kane had made no move to do this and while she was relieved not to bear his mark, she also was unaccountably miffed by the fact. She would have liked the opportunity to refuse and earn a small victory, proving she was still loyal to Bryan.

With a soft sigh she raised her head and looked around. There was no sign of Kane so she listened carefully, wondering if he was in the next room. All was silent.

Well, at least she didn’t have to face him right away, though in some ways getting that first awkward greeting over