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system, knew his mate felt it, too. Her hand was shivering in his.
    Still, he sat straight in the chair and kept his gaze locked with Lajon’s .
    Luka and Michele stood to deafening silence from the crowd. Movement behind Luka made him wary. The Rogues were planning something.
    Lajon stopped just before the steps of the dais. “I see you found a mate.”
    Luka reached into his pocket and pulled out the glowing necklace. Setting it around his neck, he nodded.
    Turning to face the crowd, Lajon spread his arms wide. His booming voice echoed in the large stadium. “My fellow wolves, our uniting leader, Luka, has found a mate. She is his true one, set from eternity to love him and help him achieve his goals of keeping balance. As it was written, we gained a leader who believed in equality amongst those who inhabit this planet. Yet he lacked balance in his personal life. Even taking a beautiful human girl for a submissive did not help fulfil the prophecy, as he only gave a part of his heart.”
    Luka swallowed hard and glanced in Tiffany’s direction.
    Her understanding gaze seemed to make it better.
    “Yet the necklace glows brightly for the woman standing beside him, does it not?”
    “How accurate is that thing? Where did the magick used to make it come from?” a lone voice called out from the centre of left field.
    Luka’s stare moved. It was a young pup. Dressed sloppily, it appeared as though the punk had no idea about protocol.
    Lajon turned towards the kid.
    The pup dropped to the ground.
    Clearing his throat, Lajon spoke with his deep voice.   “Do any of you question what I have given our prince?”
    Michele gasped.
    Even Luka felt the awesome power of Lajon’s spiritual bitchslap . His skin warmed.
    Lajon turned back to the crowd. “He is not dead, just taking a much needed sleep while the adults conduct business.” He turned to glare at Luka and Michele. “As you both know, we require proof of your mating to assure us this isn’t a bullshit deal. Do you have proof?”
    Michele and Luka turned towards each other. She shrugged.
    Luka had no clue what he could show as proof. Looking deep into Michele’s eyes, he saw her sympathy, compassion and the heart of who she was, echoing loudly even in the questioning gaze she gave.
    “I could offer her my blood as proof, Elder, but that is all we have.”
    Lajon walked closer, keeping a steady eye on the two of them, his nostrils flaring. He said nothing else.
    Extending a hand, a white ball of light formed in his palm and grew in size until it was about the size of a beach ball. “You two will touch this light together. That shall be enough for me.”
    The white ball of light? This was the test for them? A smile formed at Luka’s mouth.
    He turned to face Michele. Taking her hand in his, he started towards Lajon .
    She followed, locking their fingers together.
    “This ball of light will seek out and embrace your true feelings. If you are not a mated pair, Luka will die, and control of the pack will be ceded to someone who can maintain control until we find a suitable Alpha.”
    Stiffening, Luka swallowed harder when he heard Michele whimper. He knew he loved her, knew she was his mate. But her doubts could kill him.
    She tugged his hand in hers. “We have to do this, Luka. I don’t…”
    “My blood will not be on your hands, Michele. If I die today, it’s my fault, and I’ll accept responsibility.” Facing forward, he gave her a nod of confidence. Extending a hand towards the ball, he waited for Michele to do the same.
    Letting her outstretched arm brush against his, she found their fingers and clasped them together again.
    He couldn’t read her thoughts, she had apparently picked up shielding, too. This was his life on the line, and she chose to keep her thoughts to herself. Fine. Besides, she was probably just as afraid as he was.
    Still, he straightened his shoulders and waited a beat.   Something hissed in the air.
    Before he could react, Michele