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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with a dramatic sigh. “I don’t want a visit,

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lean forward, bracing my hands on the mattress 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,

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eyes me suspiciously.

with a wide grin, and I lower my head until our mouths are nearly touching.

to fill my senses, the change so swift that I groan. Goddess, she must

up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti ful eyes widen, her plump lips parting

me, already ravenous for

was possible to want my mate any more than I already did. I never cared that she didn’t have

This is different,

drug; a powerful narcotic that fills me with a primal

at me with confusion and fear. Her voice is

alright.” I assure her, “It’s just your

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it’s alright. If we were in any other circumstances it would be, however Se lene isn’t in any

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

forehead to rest against hers, “Don’t look

me with every ounce of pent up passion she’s carried since

her away. It wouldn’t be any use – I can’t resist her.

That slight pinch is all it takes, she melts into my embrace, trusting me to

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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, and she’s going

my way down her throat and tearing the clothes from her

Selene’s POV

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