of soul searching. She and Liam had spent hours talking and holding on to one another as they considered what was to come.
They’d even talked about completing the soul bond between them, but up until that morning, she’d been hesitant.
“Yes,” she answered. Her voice was sure and steady.
“Why now?”
Her mouth dropped. She hadn’t expected him to ask her any questions. Liam hadn’t hidden his desire for her, though he hadn’t pushed her either.
“Because I love you.” It hadn’t been something she’d just suddenly realized. It was something that had grown, day by day, since that night in her room when she’d held a dagger to his throat. One moment at a time he’d shown her over and over that she mattered to him. Liam had proven with his actions, not just his words, that he wanted her, that she was important to him, and that he loved her. “And I believe you love me.”
His eyes softened as he walked over to her and wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her tightly against him. He wasn’t wearing a shirt and his skin was soft, though his muscles were firm. She felt safe when he held her like this, like nothing could touch her or hurt her.
“I absolutely do,” he said with a smile that lit up his bright blue eyes.
She started to pull back and lift her shirt, but he stopped her.
“Let me?”
A small smile lifted her lips. Liam liked taking care of her. It seemed to bring him satisfaction. “Okay,” she said as she lifted her arms for him as he pulled her shirt up.
She was surprised she wasn’t embarrassed with him. He made her feel so beautiful, and she could sense the bond growing stronger with every kiss and every touch.
“My beautiful, amazing mate,” he whispered against her lips as he laid her on the bed.
Her skin heated up as the fire grew inside of her, but then Liam cooled her with a push of his own power through their bond.
As their bodies connected, Gabby could see the blue strands of his magic wrap around the red strings of her own, connecting their hearts.
“Now you’re stuck with me,” Liam told her with a flirty grin. He brushed the hair from her face and ran a finger across her lips. “I love you, Gabby Nash.”
She liked the sound of that. “Do I get a ring?”
“I was thinking I could tattoo ‘belongs to Liam’ on your forehead.” He sounded completely serious, but she saw the mischief dancing in his eyes.
“Only if I get to tattoo ‘I’m a freak’ on yours.”
“I’ll compromise,” he said. “You can tattoo ‘I’m Gabby’s freak’ on my forehead.”
She laughed. “I have a feeling you might actually do it.”
His face grew serious as his hand cupped her cheek. “There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you to make sure you always know that you’re my everything.”
Gabby believed him, and though they had no idea what tomorrow would bring, she knew Liam would be by her side. He’d pulled her out of a deep despair, cleansed her darkened soul, and given her the greatest gift she’d ever known—his determination to not let her stay the same. He pushed her to step out of the familiar comfort of her loneliness and into the light of love.
The End
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Acknowledgments
The thank you’s that I place here never seem adequate. So much goes into a book and the support system it takes to produce one is truly necessary. I am in awe of my husband who puts up with me and does so very much to keep the machine running and the beast fed.
I am so thankful for Jessica and her ability to keep up with my racing mind and still keep her sense of humor.
I am thankful to my ARC readers for giving their time and input and encouragement.
I am humbled that so many readers continue to give my books a chance. Thank you so very much.
And I am driven to my knees at God’s grace and love for me. Without Him, none of this matters.
About the Author
Quinn Loftis is a multi-award-winning author of over thirty novels, including the USA Today Bestseller, Fate and Fury. When she isn’t creating exciting worlds filled with romantic werewolves, she works as a pediatric nurse and crafts like there’s no tomorrow. She is blessed to be married to her best friend for over twenty years and they have three sons, a crazy French bulldog, and a cat that wants to take over the world.
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