Page 207 of Moon Craving

moonlight. "The grass will be more comfortable than the fl oor of the cave."

"But . . ."

"No one else is here. Niall and Guaire are back on the beach and too occupied to

notice our departure. Once they do note it, they will not come looking."

"You are certain?"

"Yes."

"It is beautiful here."

"Not as beautiful as you."

She shook her head, looking away from him.

"Do not try to hide from me."

"It is easier."

"I will make it easier to love me, I give you my vow."

She spun back to glare at him. "So now you believe I love you?"

"Yes."

"Maybe I have changed my mind. Perhaps I want the annulment so I can fi nd a

husband who can love me ."

"You will never be with another man. You are my true mate."

"But I'm just human. You clearly don't want me for your mate, sacred or otherwise."

"That is not true; even if I had a choice, I would never want another woman."

"You do have a choice, especially now with your king offering to get rid of me."

"We are sacred mates. I am Chrechte."

"So?"

"My wolf will never accept another woman."

"What does that mean?"

"You see this?" He indicated his hard member.

"Yes."

"With another woman, it would be as limp as milk toast."

"No, you are far too . . . too . . . um . . . virile," she said finally.

He shook his head. "As Chrechte I am not physically capable of mating any but my

true mate once my wolf has found her."