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can’t imagine life without Selene anymore, even when she isn’t in my head.

It’s wrong.

I fall asleep in fits and starts. Every few hours, a nurse comes in to check all my vitals, and it takes a long time until I can fall asleep again.

But even a restless sleep replenishes your energy, and I wake at sunrise feeling ever–so–slightly refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Well–maybe not the world.

But definitely to ask Alpha Clayton if I can go back to the scene of the accident.

Unfortunately, that doesn’t go well. Apparently, he’s too busy to just be called down to the hospital because a strange woman wants to meet with him.

By lunch, I’m nearly crawling out of my skin with agitation.

***

Ava.

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I drop my spoonful of orange jello in shock.

Selene! Where have you been?!

…can’t…far…

It’s like her voice is ebbing and flowing in my mind. I’m sure she’s saying so much more than I can hear, but the important word is there.

I must be too far to maintain a connection. This isn’t something any other shifter could have explained to me; all their wolves exist with them. I’ve never heard of a wolf that can manifest into their own body, even if it is a dog’s form.

Relief blossoms, relaxing every inch of taut muscle as I lay back in my bed. My breath escapes me in a long sigh.

Selene is close.

She must have been running all night. I’m not sure how fast she can run, but it must have been hard on her.

Selene? I ask after a few minutes.

I can hear you, her voice whispers, and I can feel tears

in my eyes.

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I’m in a hospital run by the Aspen pack. Their alpha saved me last night. I quickly give a summary of events, feeling her presence strengthen every minute.

Are you hurt?

I shake my head, forgetting she can’t see me.

Ava. Are you hurt?

Not bad, mainly from the car crash. I have some questions, though. They said I’m going into heat. They want me here until my heat is over.

Selene goes silent, but I can still feel her. It’s good to

have her back.

That will be problematic, she says, sounding grim. Has the alpha scented you?

You mean, sniffed me? Yes.

I can hear a faint growl in my head. Has he gotten near

the scar on your neck?

respond obediently.

When did

you know? Can

Selene’s

going into heat,

necklace.

Would have been

know…

but now I’m thinking I might have lost it earlier. The guys

fills my head. Will you be

At the hospital?

Yes.

see me. Yes. Alpha Clayton seems to be very kind, and has a good reputation as a leader.

to me.

look for the necklace. Don’t lose the ring, too, or we

going to explain

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a while. Her voice is fading when she finally responds. We will

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stomach. I’m keenly aware of Selene’s warning about keeping him away from my scar. It’s not like I want anyone near it anyway, but her caution makes

presence filling the small space. “Please, just Clayton is fine.” His voice is warm, like honey and fresh–baked bread, all things that stimulate my appetite–probably a side effect from only being allowed to eat little cups of jello. “How are you feeling? I apologize for

you sooner.”

the jello cup aside. “I’m doing better, thanks. The nurse said I still have a little

brings a chair to the side of my bed, sitting with

have that level of grace, probably because I

with my wolf inside of me like the rest

them.

that,” Clayton says, sounding hesitant. “The

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certain that you are,

for him to continue. We’d already

his elbows on his knees. His fingers brush gently against the side of

I want to grab his hands, to

when one is around, even if they can’t directly scent them. So, the unmated

paying attention, or trying to, but I’m also trying not to

hand–holding.

1

I will have a hard time controlling myself, so we will do our best to keep only female employees once it’s confirmed that you’re

to understand what’s going on in

been staring at his

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my fingers through his with

rougher, and I blink at him as he speaks, wondering why his voice sounds so nice.

alpha when she’s in heat, though a strong beta can also catch her attention,” he says, and I realize that he’s

we’re staring at each other, as his thumb caresses the back

jaw. “Do you need an alpha, Ava?” he asks

hands up my thigh, pressing gently down against the

“You smell divine.”

of my hand, pulling my blanket down. He nuzzles down the side of my neck, licking

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Important.

is

Why?

feels good when he kisses

And licks it.

And nibbles.