*Killian* When she woke with that soft moan, it took everything within me not to pounce on the bed and take her then and there. It didn’t matter that my face was lathered or that she distracted me to such an extent that I very nearly sliced open my jugular. I can think of worse ways to go than with that luscious sound ringing in my ears. How can a she-wolf be so gloriously sensual upon awakening? Standing at the window in the library, watching as the fog begins to dissipate, I admit that I don’t have any paperwork I need to see to. I just want to give her time to bathe and perhaps join me for breakfast. I could have also delayed going to the mines, but being within reach of her without touching her would test my sanity. While she offered herself during the day, we made a bargain I inte