Percy's POV
When dawn broke, I needed confirmation that my mate remained secure within my embrace.
There's no better proof of your mate's safety than the sound of your name torn from her throat while her body tightens around you in climax. My woman delights in watching me surrender control when I'm buried inside her, and today I did exactly that, drawing screams from her until her voice cracked. Her love surged through me as I spilled myself deep within her, forcing the shadows back into the darkest corners of my soul.
Ezekiel and Aaron showed up at first light with their fighters trailing behind them. I discovered that Gerry had tried to force his claim on Lara, planning to use Alpha Sam's pack as leverage against me in the coming war.
Thank the moon goddess he failed. The battle outcome wouldn't have changed, but losing Lara would have destroyed Austin.
