Finding her soul-mate is a dream coming true for Beth. Eric is all she could ask of a mate, and he loves her with a passion that makes everything seem better. She begins to open up, her walls start to crumble, and she has never felt this happy. Still, it's foretold that Alaric will come for her. A lot sooner than she expects. Unknown to all, Marie has managed to trap her mate in a secure location so that she can give birth to their child. But Alaric...