Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

Is a mistake from the Moon Goddess 201

hapter 201

We kissed for longer this time. Nix and Megan came to the edge of my mind. I know they were there to watch me, stop me from making a choice that would affect all of us. But they were letting me have this. I reluctantly pulled away from his face and the smile that lit his face made me want to kiss him again.

"I'm sorry." I completely let go of his face and I felt my face burn.

"You are perfect." He whispered, which made my face burn even more.

"Why does my father want you to accept a chosen mate?" turned the conversation back to what was important.

"He doesn't. He just wants me to pretend I have." Rowan leaned back, but grabbed my hand in his and threaded our fingers together. "The council has been pushing Nina at me because she is the niece of one member, but there are a few other candidates. He wants me to fight against the council and then maybe next year or so, when you are ready, to court these women."

"Why?" I felt the telltale burn at my gums. My fangs wanted to descend again, but I focused on his words.

and me courting other she wolves, then it might be more believable that you might want to get closer to other males." I could hear his teeth grind as his jaw clenched. "He said it would give both of us the space to move

like it. I would rather die than allow Brandon to touch me ever

words. You just admitted to dying. Her admonishment was soft, and I bit

Goddess, I hope he doesn't touch you. But we will have to play our parts." He turned to stare into my face. "I don't want to do this either, but if this will help us figure it all out. If this can help us save more wolves. I'll do it." He was so sincere that I felt a worrying pit open in my

was right. I knew if it came down to it, I would allow Brandon to get close. "I won't sleep with him." My voice was barely above a whisper

and dark brown fur rippled down his arms. “But

But Brandon is just like his father. He will expect

he is used to. Men, especially wolves, love the chase." He sank down next to me and grabbed for my hands again. I wish this wasn't something I had

asking me? Or are you telling me?" I felt his

Brandon, what to do with Vince, even after all of this is over....with me? It will always be

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eyes and I saw a little worry there, but mostly there was a deep sadness about it all. "You're sad." My

"I should have to ask you to do this. I should have been able to figure it all out and we should have come to