A Monster's Light (Kadrixan Mates #5)

Damn my body for being so weak. And damn the rut for messing with my brain. I could barely walk, and my instincts were demanding I bring my mate to my nest right now and fuck her until she was mine.

But we were nowhere near my nest; we weren’t even on the right continent. It was a miracle I’d even landed safely. I’d almost fallen out of the sky with Dana in my arms. The thought of losing my mate from such a stupid error when I’d only just found her was unacceptable.

I forced myself to focus on survival. Our bodies had an amazing ability to heal from even the most traumatic injuries, but they required energy to do so. I needed food and water. I’d been deprived of both since being captured, and I’d used all my reserves to heal after the crash.

This abandoned outpost had to have some form of nutrition in it. I was acutely aware of Dana as she went through the metal lockers in the other room. If danger appeared, I’d be there in an instant to protect her.