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.

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 behind the scenes. I could visit these packs, and see what I can find out, and you can make Brandon believe he is making progress in mating

nodded. In theory, the plan was smart, but I didn't like it. I would rather die than allow

You just admitted to dying. Her admonishment was soft, and I bit the inside of my cheek. But it didn't seem like Rowan caught what I

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

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

his arms. “But that isn't what your father had in mind either, and I

like his father. He will expect it."

he is used to. Men, especially wolves, love the chase." He sank down

you asking me? Or are you telling

your choice, Amy. Brandon, what to do with Vince, even after all of this is over....with me? It will

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deep sadness about it all. "You're sad." My words were a

"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