Book 3: Chapter 35

Nina

I awaken in the middle of the night and take a long shower. Magnus is sleeping soundly. I decide to venture outside to shift, allowing my wolf to run free. Reaper is asleep in the moon tree. As I ready myself to run, I feel warm sparks gliding down my spine. Alec is standing beside me, gently caressing the fur down my back as I turn my head.

“You are a lovely wolf,” He murmurs and kneels, and I rest my head on his lap while he pats me even more. “May I join you on your run?” He inquires.

I nod and dash through the trees. Alec follows. I can’t believe I have my blood flame beside me. After all these years, he must feel relieved to be free of the dungeon. We sprint up the mountain and stop for a rest at the summit. I shift to my human state and lie in the grass. Alec approaches me, hovers over me, and locks his gaze with mine. Everything is perfect. My hand reaches out to brush across Alec’s cheek. I draw his face closer to mine, and we kiss and make love