Chapter 13

• Among all the things Xander had anticipated she might say, this wasn’t one of them. Amara’s bold declaration caught him completely off guard, his normally stoic expression faltering for just a fraction of a second. His mind raced, trying to reconcile the confident woman standing before him with the shy and reserved Amara he had admired from afar.
• He wasn’t expecting her to make the first move. He had been planning his approach, strategizing the best way to win her over after giving her time to heal. But here she was, standing in front of him, her amber eyes unwavering as she laid her heart bare.
• Despite his surprise, Xander couldn’t deny the way his wolf stirred inside him. A deep satisfaction radiated through his entire being. She had made the decision, and it thrilled him in ways he couldn’t fully articulate. She chose me, he thought, a wave of possessive pride surging within him.