Chapter 217

• [Hazel]
• Rudy takes my hand and immediately, power surges between us as our bodies seek equilibrium, just as they would if we were both witches. His witch blood is almost completely dormant, coming from a distant ancestor through his maternal grandmother, but since destroying the last of the drones together with his strength guiding my power, I’ve sensed something different about the flavor of his power. It’s as if whatever small part of him was connected to magic had somehow sparked to life, and with each passing hour, more of his witch essence is bubbling to the surface, energizing his already dominant alpha aura.
• He still smells like my mate, but his power tastes…different. Richer with more nuanced undertones of something that sparks with spice and power. Inhaling deeply, I let his scent roll around on the back of my tongue as I squeeze his hand firmly, feeling his love and desire to help to flow through our bond.