A Paladin's Secrets (Strange Allies novel #5)

Vittore killed Adam by stripping his immortality, leaving him to die in Della’s arms. Now Adam is back, but who or what gave him new life and why? Complicating matters, Della and Adam are mated under the Swords of Cato spell, a bond that demands consummation or separation forever. Afraid of losing control to the mating urges and hurting her, Adam leaves for her own good.

Devastated with grief, Della calls the only friend she can talk to about all this—Agent Thirteen. He’s exactly the no-judgment lighthearted spirit she needs right now and surprises her with hidden depths. Simmering attraction since she was eighteen finally boils over, but it’s the trust shared with him that gives her the strength to heal—and break the claim in the process.

But just when Della is ready to move on, Juliet summons them to one last trap with bait no one expects to find. The consequences of this battle will leave everyone reeling.

This story is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.