CHAPTER 71

  "Dante," he said gruffly as he slid her down his body as if introducing himself. It was pretty common that two wolves could mark each other before exchanging names, swept away by the urge to claim. Most people around didn't understand what had just transpired. But, the enforcers and others tailing Freya and Dante, or even Ariel would understand the process.

  She smiled. "You made it happen."

  Dante almost rolled his eyes when Declan said, "congratulations, you two."

  "Oh. My. God," said Ariel, gazing at them wide-eyed.

  Let the show begin, grumbled Freya inwardly, turning to see that many of the Shifters had observed the claiming and were staring. Every face was a picture of shock. Even Katherine and Oscar, who didn't understand one bit of what was happening, looked as though they wanted to pass out.

  Ariel was still in shock-still and gaping.