The Moon's Dark Secret
In a world where marriages are contractual bindings, Celia's fate takes a turn. Once destined for a prosperous match, she faces unexpected loss and a union with a scarred and embittered man. As their lives intertwine, Celia discovers a realm beyond her wildest imagination, with witches, fairies, and more. Initially adamant against love, she finds herself questioning everything in a tale of "Scars and Secrets Unveiled." Will she rewrite her destiny?
Chapter 254 What Are Your Plans
Marcus shifted into his human form just before he touched the surface of water. He dove deep to the surface and emerged up with powerful strokes. Water sluiced down his body as he shook his hair out in that wolfy way. He swam to the shore and got out of it, naked. Ileus came out as well, naked.
"Where is Lara?" Marcus growled, his fists clenched tight. All his thoughts seemed to come to coherence but his protective instinct for his mate had flared up.
Ileus removes water from his face, his chest heaving up and down. "She is with Ana," he replied, narrowing his eyes, assessing Marcus whether he wanted to attack him or not.
"And where is Anastasia?" Marcus bared his fangs, peeling his lips back. He was growing restless. "Lara is not in her right mood. She needs me!" He took a step closer to Ileus as if about to get into a fight if necessary to retrieve his mate.