Chapter 116. Suffer the Same Way

Gavriel unconsciously touched his lips as he walked toward his horse. It wasn’t the first time he had kissed Althea, but somehow, that small gesture from her made his heart pound uncontrollably.

If not for Abner, his wife, and the other servants nearby, he might have ended up taking Althea right there. He had to leave in a rush because he no longer trusted himself around his mate. The bond between them seemed to grow stronger with each passing day.

Shaking the thought of her from his mind, Gavriel reminded himself to focus on the task at hand. He was heading to personally inspect the borders of the southern territory, particularly the lands that once belonged to Cain, the former Alpha of the Shadowthorn Pack.

“Sire, do you think Cain has something to do with this breach involving black magic?” Simon asked curiously.

Gavriel mounted his horse and said, “There’s a chance, so we need to make sure we capture that bastard as soon as possible.”

“I