Rising Reign

“This is the best thing I have ever tasted in my entire life.”

“I want this more than my next breath. There’s nothing in this world I want more than a life with you. But it killed something in me to think you initiated the bond out of some sense of duty.”

“You should want to stay far away. Because when my resolve breaks, I’ll fuck you so hard I’ll imprint myself on your bones. You’ll never be free of me. And you’ll want to be. Because I’m destined for your nightmares, not your daydreams.”

“We’ve got threats coming from all sides. My wolf’s on edge. And we’re both freaking the fuck out that we won’t be able to protect you.”

“What I want is for you to remove the stick from your ass, get over your shit, and deal with the fact that you might actually—heaven forbid—like me.”

“Trust me to know my limits. Trust me to be strong enough to find a way.”

“Because I love you. Because you’re mine, and I’m yours. Even when I didn’t want it to be so. Because your soul is forever tethered to mine, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

“I love you, Wren. I love you with everything I have and everything I am. I love you. I’m yours. In every way that matters.”

“You want to soul-bond with someone, you have to let them in. You have to take that leap, knowing they will likely hurt you, but it’ll also be worth it.”

“Alphas only hold the cards because you let them. You can revoke it at any time. It is a choice. Always. And your tender, caretaking spirit is something all of us alphas yearn for, even if we don’t admit it.”

“We’re bound by those laws, but we’re also bound by the laws of family.”

“Trust? There’s nothing but secrets with you. There’s nothing to trust.”

“He’s right about one thing. You can’t build a relationship without trust. But you can’t just demand it without giving any in return.”

“I love how strong you are. How you never back down, never give up. I love how kind you are, always seeing who needs something and coming alongside them in the perfect way. I love how fiery you are. How you never let a single soul get away with what they shouldn’t. Even me.”

“I’m going to take it that this means you two are starting to figure your shit out?”

“I beg to disagree. That mate of yours is giving you a run for your money.”

“You know heightened emotions get to her. Grow the fuck up and deal with your shit.”

“I think you’re the most amazing creature I’ve ever met. You didn’t let cruelty turn you dark. You got strong without stepping on the weak. And you leave goddamned miracles in your wake wherever you go.”