Night of the Crescent (I)

"Arwan."

His name came out as a mere whisper as Seraphina stared at him with wide eyes. The amber in his eyes had completely overtaken the emerald, letting her know that his wolf was feeling restless.

He took another step toward her, coming so close that their clothes were nearly brushing against each other's.

"I said that I'm ready to risk my all for you, Lilac Girl. I'm ready to face our future together no matter what awaits us. I have finally found my soulmate, my other half, and I'm not going to let anyone take you away from me. You are mine."

Seraphina could only stare at him in wonder, her brain processing his words that sounded like a promise. She opened her mouth to speak, but words failed to come out. Recalling that she wanted to apologize to him, she tried to speak again. "Arwan, I-"