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blood. He had searched for the truth about why his brother had done what he’d done for so long. His expression looked sour through the feeding, taking putrid memories he didn’t want. But they were memories that would bring closure. When Thane pulled his fangs from Illene’s neck, he dropped her to the ground where she landed like a boneless waif at his feet.
    “Get her out of my sight before I kill her,” he threatened.
    Luxar, who must have teleported into the room sometime during the ordeal, stepped up to the woman. “Illene Northman, you’re under arrest. Until your punishment has been decided, you’ll spend your time in a vault.”
    Four vampires lifted Illene up off the floor and shackled her with iron cuffs. As they carried her away, it appeared that she had no strength left to fuss or struggle.
    Kalena rushed toward Thane and he instantly embraced her.
    “I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost you,” he said.
    “You would live on and take care of our children.”
    Thane lifted his head. “Are they upstairs?”
    “No, they’re with David. He got them out of the house in time. I couldn’t risk it. I didn’t recognize her at all.”
    “Good. You did the right thing.” He kissed her lips. “I’m so sorry this happened.
    “It wasn’t your fault,” she replied. “Now we have some closure.”
    “Yes, we do.” Thane nodded.
    Luxar who had stood off to the side patiently, moved in to stand near them. “What did you see?”
    “Illene was Gavril’s main supporter. It had been her idea to introduce inner fighting in the prison rings. Collecting the dead bodies after the killings was their solution to overpopulation and suddenly they had unlimited access to shifter DNA without the threat of rumors being spread.”
    Luxar rubbed his chin. “Makes sense. If the shifters were dead, they couldn’t ask why their blood was needed.”
    “After Gavril created a successful formula, he used his abilities against innocents and murdered dozens in both human and beast form. Illene kept herself in check before she found out Gavril was dead, and then she just went berserk. The vampire we found slaughtered in the field is one of many she killed. It gave her a thrill to take down a creature she would never have been able to take down before if it weren’t for Gavril’s formula.”
    “Are there any other beasts like Gavril and Illene?” Luxar asked.
    “None that I could see. But Gavril was good at hiding things, even from those close to him.” Thane exchanged knowing glances with Luxar. He was certain this incident would result in lengthy discussions at a future meeting.
    Luxar stepped back and excused himself. “I’ll leave for now while you comfort your family,” he said. “I’ll be back in a few nights, of course.”
    “Thane?” Kalena lifted her gaze to meet his. “You forgot to tell me that we were expecting guests.”
    His expression softened. “It was supposed to be a surprise.”
    “A surprise of what exactly?”
    “You’ll see.” He slid his fingers through hers and squeezed her hand gently. “Let’s give David a call and make sure our babies haven’t run him raggedy.”
    Kalena smiled. “That sounds like something he would say.”

CHAPTER EIGHT
Four days later…
    K alena tried to hold back the tears, but they spilled out and down her cheeks anyway. Her fingers trembled nervously against the bouquet of flowers, but her dad’s reassuring squeeze comforted her. When she looked up again, Thane’s grin became contagious and she returned the gesture. He was so happy, and it reflected in more than just his expression. She could barely contain her excitement over learning that Thane had planned a surprise wedding ceremony to coincide with the night they would bond. He’d invited dozens, taking into account her human family members, too.
    Now all of Illene’s cryptic comments made sense. That woman had sent out to ruin everything Thane had planned for Kalena. But by circumstance and