Axel pov
The moment we walked through the doorway I felt Erik stirring, struggling inside me as if he wanted to come out. He was clawing in my mind, trying his best, panting and howling in there, begging me to run instead of walk. I was so confused, I had no idea what this feeling was, this magnetic pull. Then we all walked forward to the end of the balcony, and my eyes instantly found hers. Even in a sea of multicolored dresses and masks, fabric and feathers everywhere, I could still find her. Even hidden behind a mask, I still instantly sought out her eyes, her beautiful eyes. I couldn’t help but gasp as Erik howled in my head, whispering the words that I never thought I'd ever say. “Mate…” I whispered softly. I wasn’t paying attention to anyone around me, Julien and Colt, and Emmet
