Visiting Lord Gregory

Kane’s POV

Avery’s been upset ever since we realized I couldn’t claim her, and it’s been tearing me up inside too.

I can feel the pain of not having her deep down in my bones—especially Valkar, my wolf.

When he discovered he couldn’t claim the one he wanted, he has become more restless, more possessive, more aggressive with his passion for her than ever before.

It’s like he’s trying to make up for the fact that we haven’t been able to mark her, to make her ours in the way that really matters.

Since that night, I’ve had the urge to suddenly press Avery against the wall, kiss her out of nowhere, just because I can’t control my need around her.

Every time we’ve made love, it’s been with a desperation that I can’t shake. It’s like I’m driven by some primal need to claim her, to make her mine in every way possible. And it’s not just my need—it’s hers too.

I was glad to find that Valkar’s aggressive displays of affection seemed to be calming her down too.

I remember the night