ALDRIC

"I told you he would get mad at us, damn it! You’ve got the balls to face those bloodsuckers but not to accept our mate!" My wolf, as usual, throwing everything in my face.

"Aldric, what if my inner wolf never comes out? What if I’m… something stranger?" I asked hesitantly, catching a murmur from his lips.

“Stranger? No, no, you’re not strange at all. Don’t worry, Vale. The moment one of those damn sorcerers crosses the border, I’ll capture them. If I have to, I’ll force them to undo the damn curse they put on you as a child.”

“Your wolf will emerge and recognize us. We can make our race’s vow and mark you as mine forever,” I assured her.

“Why? Aldric, have you ever considered that maybe your blind hatred is keeping you from seeing past the tip of your nose? I think you’re condemning everyone in the Dark Realm just because of your grudges. What if there’s a good sorcerer who wants to help me simply because they’re kind?”

She looked at me with red-tinged eyes, anger flickering i