Chapter 72 DANE Over my dead body , I growled .

Auroras eyes flashed .

Youre an Alpha , Dane .

I know you dont take kindly to challenge .

But hear me on this I will challenge you when it comes to my children .

I held on to calm with the tips of my claws .

Tonight was perfect .

Why the hell would you even suggest I not see them again ? She shifted , and I could see the discomfort in her eyes .

The uncertainty .

She was so cool , calm , and collected , but she still couldnt hide her fears from me .

That was how I knew that deep down , the woman whod been Ann Reed and the woman who was now Aurora DeVere were the same .

But then she straightened her spine and looked me in the eye .

The fact that she was brave enough now to stand up for herself , and stand up to me , was the sexiest fucking thing Id ever seen .

Are you sure you want this ? she asked .

Because I still cant unhear what you said all those years ago about drinking silver rather than having children with me .

I cant help but think … if you started to hate me again … Chapter 72 2/5 Her voice lost its steadiness , and she stopped to take a breath .

That wont happen , I said .

I know the truth about you now .

I pushed hair from her face , but she turned and walked a few paces away , her arms still wrapped around herself .

How can you know the truth about me when Im not even sure I do ? I followed her , stood behind her , and put my hands on her hips .

At my lightest touch , she allowed me to pull her against me .

I rested my forehead on her silvery hair and breathed in .

Nothing had ever smelled as good as this woman .

It still felt like sin , being close to her .

Allowing myself to desire her .

The first night we met , I knew on a deep level it was my job to protect you .

it after that , too , but I

wolf … he always

I treated you

felt my wolf shift inside me , giving

at my words .

leaned against me but

so many years of distrust between us

me so much

at her

wanted her honesty

was even allowing

made me grovel and beg on

then , it

ever be

, but I would never forget , and

what I want

Them .

And you .

it was

it healed

had broken the night her pack

around me , fitting

stepped back

so much more to think

isnt just about our family or about

different

just some pack princess

Luna heir

I know .

know , but do you understand what it means ? I

by people I should be able to trust trying to hurt me or control

is my chance to take control of my life and

Forever .

a steadying breath

just for me , but

the only way I can protect them and

I frowned .

dont trust

4/5 She laughed without humor

,

? I stiffened , and she moved forward to put a hand

, and she

Dane .

the person I wanted

I gave you the most power to hurt me , and

Time and time .

again .

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