At first.. i really thought both characters were really stubborn.. but no.. they both came through. I love ittt.. I love how Lachlain protects Emma with everything he has (king and all). I truly was dumbstruck with the ending.. (Emma killing the leader of the Horde). Never thought that Emma would shed her damsel in distress persona. Lachlain on the other hand, i like it that even though he hates vampires, he came to terms that his mate was half one. =)