Chapter 55 - The First Heat

Earlier, Alpha Kade had arrived at the vineyard with Rowan as dusk settled over the empty rows, his cloak wrapped tightly around his broad shoulders against the evening chill. The darkening sky had cast long shadows across the land, but his eyes had adjusted perfectly, seeking out any movement among the vines. He had not planned to come here; he had told himself repeatedly during the ride that he was merely inspecting the harvest, that it had nothing to do with the Thorne girl. But as the vineyard's scent had filled his nostrils, Acheron had stirred within him, knowing exactly what they had truly come for.