Fox Ensnared

Part 5

Riven's POV

Both wolf and man were meant to be a family with one another. We gain strength through our bond with each other.

Sometimes, the wolf and man battle for dominance. If the wolf wins and the man loses death is the only answer. One can't survive without the other; it's a balance.

I was gone.

Swimming in darkness.

Madness lapped at my mind.

Somehow, I fought my way back through the darkness back into the light. Not many have been capable. I didn't know why I was able to when so many had failed. What made me special?

I returned to the academy a legend. Everyone wanted to know my secret, but I didn't have an answer. At least not until I saw her.

The moment I saw her, I felt this pull. I was intrigued by all that was Payton.

I watched her when I knew I shouldn't have. I learned everything I could about her, which wasn't much. She was clouded in secrets. Always with the omega, Owen. I was jealous of their relationship. Her ease with which she interacted with him. Her fierce way she protected him. She loved him, and he loved her. I wanted to rip out his throat when I smelled him on her. I tried to keep my distance, but I was weak. I stalked her every move.

The business with the Lion shifters plagues me. I know she is in danger, but I don't know what to do. I need her to trust me to let me in so I can help. My protective instincts are riding me hard. I have seen her fight I know she can hold her own. Hell, she could have killed me that night in the woods. If it weren't for the bond starting to form when she tasted my blood, I would probably be dead.

The fates spared me, and now I know why.

The night of the full moon, I wanted to claim her. I was so relieved when she showed up to meet me. I wanted to take her in my arms and mark her as mine.

When I kissed her, I saw flashes of her life. It was confusing and surreal. I didn't glimpse much, but what I did proves the fates made a good but unusual match. She is strong and protective and maybe a little psycho.

I could only find one other time when different species formed a mate bond. The records of the event were vague. I will need to find more information, and the only place I know that might have it is the Bloodmoon Pack. I haven't been back home in ages. I am not sure I would be welcome, but for her, I will have to try.