Chapter 23 The Questions

• Bryan
• I watched Leora closely after our night of passion, searching for the subtle shifts that came with being mated. I sensed a change in her that was undeniable.
• She adjusted to the weight of being both luna and queen quickly. By day, she pushed through her duties, which sapped her of her strength. By night, when we finally retired inside, I saw that exhaustion clung to her. It was only when we surrendered ourselves to the intimacy of the pack bond that I saw the energy reignite inside her, making her whole again.