533 The Real Forever

RETH

Reth had never felt so small. So powerless.

He'd almost lost his precious mate three times, and he'd felt helpless on those days… but never powerless. He'd felt humbled, but never small.

But this…

A purpose set by the Creator at the beginning of time. A catalyst lighted hundreds of years earlier. An entire people cut off from their true heritage, just to lead to this moment—and brought back to their truth by his mate.

His beautiful, loving mate.

The tiny woman who had ignited his heart, borne him two cubs, led a people towards love and acceptance—against their will—and who now shook in his arms, her tears so shocking, her choking sobs shook both of their bodies with the force.

He had her wrapped in his arms, covered with every inch of him, and no matter how big he was, no matter how tightly he held her, no matter how fiercely he fought, for the first time… he had absolutely no way to protect her.