Authors: Lucy Monroe

Moon Burning (37 page)

BOOK: Moon Burning

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“Because you stepped aside.”

“I did not want to be queen. I thought I could do more to protect my people as a warrior.”

“You have. You would never have left your lands as a queen and we would not have met.”

“And my mate will bring the wolves prophesied to help us fight those who would destroy us.” Perhaps her husband’s arrogance was justified. She almost smiled.

“Finally, you comprehend.”

“It was hard to trust.”

“In your head, but your heart believed me from the first.”

“I think you are right.”

“I know I am.”

“Arrogant.”

His laughter echoed in the cavern and in her heart, which had spent too long devoid of joy. She had not only found her sacred mate, she had found a new path to life not bound by duty and death.

A miracle indeed.