Mariana Rose The storm hadn’t let up outside. The strong wind and rain still lashed against the hut but it didn’t compare to the brewing blizzard inside me. My pulse pounded hearing him beg like that, the aphrodisiac still coursing through my veins, igniting every nerve of my being to willingly surrender into his heat. My wolf clawed at my insides, demanding, craving for its mate, pleading for me to recognize the mark and break it free from the chains the council put on it. Rozen shifted slightly beside me. His warmth pressed against my back, and that intoxicating scent of him made it impossible for me to think straight. No, Mariana! You have to focus! You cannot waver now! I pushed him away from me while reminding myself of the reason why I’m here. The consequences of my plan faili