Aren had taught Victoria to walk, talk, and many other things; and Victoria was learning at an incredible pace.
As Aren looked at Victoria, the strange feeling inside him grew stronger. He knew that if he didn't stop himself, he would lose control and lunge at her…
Each time, he managed to suppress the urge, but the desire within him grew more powerful with every passing moment.
At last, the ship reached its destination. The port was crowded; the wind carried the salty, seaweed-tinged scent of the ocean and tossed it toward the ship. Twelve other vessels, large and small, were already anchored, and Aren and Keiran's ship was among the last to arrive.