“Raya?” She gathered me in her arms, squeezing all of her warmth inside me. “What is wrong?” “Lucan.” I croaked, holding her tight. “What can I do?” “Oh, Raya.” She murmured, holding me even tighter. “It will be fine.” I closed my eyes against everything, focusing on her scent that washed over me like a soothing balm and on the warmth that was slowly melting my icy heart. My nose dug into her shoulder, sniffing her scent that was mingled with my mate's. It was crazy that I had to cling to that little bond between them, but right now, I would take what I saw. I inhaled deeply, taking as much of him as I could find, just enough to fill me, and slowly I pulled back. Red stained my cheeks, traveling up to my ears as I remembered how I had thrown myself on her, but she only chuckled, her

