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Turns out you could bond with these fierce creatures, clever in their own way, and full of ancient wisdom.

"You don’t have to do this just to thank me..." I told her with a sigh, but she kept growling at Aidan.

"Can you really understand what she says?"

"Yeah," he replied with a crooked smile. "Because I made a pact with her Alpha, and I can hear everything the Drakmor under his command say."

"Ooohh, impressive, Prince," I teased, trying to lighten the mood.

"This is a gift, Nyx. They don’t do this with just anyone. It’s a race that rejects outsiders... I’ve never seen another bond like this. Only mine and Ignacio’s."

He said it with a trace of sadness.

I didn’t bring up the fact that apparently, Isabella hadn’t shared that bond with the Alpha’s former mate either.

"I’m not even from your continent, but if you really want this... fine, I’ll accept," I said, stroking her snout.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

Aidan drew a huge rune circle where the three of us stepped in—bec