Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

Is a mistake from the Moon Goddess 137

Chapter 137

She called back, taunting the glant male, and I just groaned

Nix, why are you doing this?

"Because if he wants my name, he has to prove he's worthy of it." She chuffed out a laugh. “Any man that wants anything from me from now on has to work for it." Thoughts of everything from my previous life flashed through my mind. Nix was right. I gave everything to Brandon, forgave everything, and he killed me and our baby.

You're right.

Nix huffed another laugh. "I know." We were distracted and the grey wolf dove out of the bushes for us. Nix rolled out of the way and was back up on her feet, sprinting away she looked back and howled before rushing down the banks of a small river. She splashed across the water and was up over the other bank.

She rushed through a lot of underbrush before diving under the roots of a tree. She huddled there, waiting.

What are you doing?

I'm waiting to see if this male is smart. If he is, he will find me. If not, he isn't worth my time. 1

Why?

Because any male, any wolf that is worth it, would be able to find me.

There was a soft shift of grass and Nix hunches down. She barely breathed and her ears were swiveling left and right. She drew in a deep breath, and no scent hit our nose. She narrowed her eyes. Something was off and she couldn't figure it out.

What is it?

She was almost afraid he would hear our conversation in our

close? My voice dropped

deep voice sounded above us. "Come out and play." We froze. There is no way. How could he know we were here? "If you want, I can come drag you

wolf jumped

"You are good. I'm just better." He

under him. "What do you

do. You know why you smell wrong" His eyes narrowed. "Who

is Nix." She tried to get up, but he let out a tiny growl. "Who are you?” "Who is your

turned her head. "What's

called me Ru." He tilted his head as we got to our feet. "Now, who is your

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tell you that yet." Nix got to her

were cutting it close. Nix, we have to go. We have to eat

you tell

voice was playful. "You have to

and prowled around me. "And how do I do that?" He rubbed his length down our side, scenting us and layering his scent on us.

don't know yet." She bumped into him as she headed back

you know?"

be soon, might

his head and laughed. "You