Ariana’s POVDamian slowly pushed himself up from the cracked stone ground. Blood stained the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were already searching for me.“Ariana.” The moment he said my name, something inside me softened.I moved toward him instantly. “You’re hurt.”“I’ve survived worse,” he muttered, though his voice sounded strained.Nyx appeared beside us silently, her silver eyes studying me carefully.“The power inside you has changed again.”I swallowed hard. “I felt it.” My wolf was no longer distant.Nyx looked toward Damian. “There isn’t much time left.”Damian frowned. “What does that mean?” Nyx stepped closer to me slowly.“The mating bond must be completed tonight.”The words tightened my chest instantly.Orion looked away awkwardly while Damian stiffened beside me.The sanctuary became quiet again except for the sound of the waterfalls surrounding us.Nyx raised one hand slowly.“But first,” she said calmly, “the old bonds must be broken.”A chill moved through me. “
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