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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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the bed with a dramatic sigh. “I don’t
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mattress and looming over the disgruntled little wolf. “One more day.” I promise huskily,
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eyes me suspiciously.
split with a wide grin, and I lower my head until our mouths
the change so swift that I groan. Goddess, she must be even closer
words, a flush travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti ful eyes widen, her plump lips parting on
already
scent transforms within seconds. I never believed it was possible to want my mate any more than
This is different,
with a primal need
and fear. Her voice is soft and
her, “It’s just your
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circumstances it would be, however
ease the ache consuming her form, “Don’t make me wait.” She begs
forehead to rest against hers, “Don’t
hers and immediately opening for my tongue. She kisses me with every ounce of pent up passion she’s
or pushing her away. It wouldn’t be any use – I can’t resist
pinch
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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 throat and tearing the clothes from her body.
Selene’s POV
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