NUPAL

Bastien’s POV

“Bastien, I’m fine!” Selene insists, spreading her arms wide to show me the veracity of her words, “See, all healed.”

It’s true that the gashes and bite marks that once littered her body have already faded to the faintest scratches and bruises, no doubt accelerated by the healing power of her Volana blood. Even so, I refuse to risk it.

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“It’s too soon.” | decree, nudging her back towards the bed. She’s been trying to convince me to let her leave the makeshift infirmary all day long, too anxious about everything going on to stay put. Wrangling her has been surprisingly difficult, it seems I can’t turn my back without her trying to sneak out. If I had any doubts that my little wolf found her strength during our time apart, her rebellious behavior today has cer tainly erased them.

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As if reading my mind, my mate crosses her arms over her chest. “I’m not the fragile halfling you mar ried, Bastien. I have my wolf again, I can recover at twice the rate most shifters can and you know it.”

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“The doctor’s orders were to rest at least two days.” I remind her, “regardless of how well you might feel, your body has been through a lot and you need to give it a chance to recover.”

“I need to talk to Drake.” She sighs, “and I want to see Lila.”

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“Whatever you need to say to Drake can wait.” I state coolly. We both know that conversation will not be easy. And I will gladly bring Lila for a visit.”

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and looming over the disgruntled little wolf. “One more day.” I promise huskily, “And if you’re a good girl and stop trying to escape, I’ll give you a

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eyes me suspiciously. “What kind

until our mouths are nearly touching. ‘The kind you won’t

Selene’s frustration. The scent of her arousal rises to fill my senses, the change so swift that I

words, a flush travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti ful

me, already ravenous

mate any more than I already did. I never cared that she didn’t have

This is different,

me with a primal need unlike anything

wolf is looking up at me with confusion and fear. Her voice is soft and hoarse, clearly

I assure her, “It’s

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If we were in any other circumstances it would be, however Se lene isn’t in any condition to handle the rough, animalistic

writhing beneath me, desperate to ease the ache consuming her form, “Don’t make me wait.” She begs helplessly, “Please Bastien, don’t

groan, dropping my forehead to rest against hers, “Don’t look at me like

aggressively dragging my mouth down to hers and immediately opening for my tongue. She kisses me with every ounce of pent up passion she’s carried since we parted

or pushing her away. It wouldn’t be any use – I can’t resist her. Not now, not

body and nipping her swollen lips when she does not yield. That slight pinch is all it

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she needs. For the first time since we met, I won’t have to hold back. She’s strong enough now that I can unleash myself completely. I can mate her and claim her the way I’ve always dreamed – her injuries be damned. She asked for it,

kissing my way down her throat and tearing the clothes from her body. “Be

Selene’s POV

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