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103 Lucas: Bring Her Home

LUCAS

Selene follows us to the Blackwood pack lands, only veering off once we get close to Ava’s family home.

She refuses to listen when I try to herd her back in the direction of the alpha’s home, slipping around my besotted wolf to trot her way into the front yard, inspecting every inch.

She won’t talk to me, my wolf whines pathetically in my head.

Fuck, is that what I sound like when I complain to him?

I hope not. He sounds like a lovesick teenager. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Why won’t she speak to me? It must be your fault. She’s mad at you. I told you not to reject our mate.

Again, with the me–blaming. I already know it’s my fault; he doesn’t have to rub it in. She’s a dog, not a wolf. She’s not talking to you because she can’t. But my own explanation sounds… wrong.

There’s no way that husky is a normal dog.

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103 Lucas Bring Her Home

103 Lucas: Bring Her Home

LUCAS

Selene follows us to the Blackwood pack lands, only veering off once we get close to Ava’s family home.

She refuses to listen when I try to herd her back in the direction of the alpha’s home, slipping around my besotted wolf to trot her way into the front yard, inspecting every inch.

She won’t talk to me, my wolf whines pathetically in my head.

Fuck, is that what I sound like when I complain to him?

I hope not. He sounds like a lovesick teenager.

Why won’t she speak to me? It must be your fault. She’s mad at you. I told you not to reject our mate.

Again, with the me–blaming. I already know it’s my fault; he doesn’t have to rub it in. She’s a dog, not a wolf. She’s not talking to you because she can’t. But my own explanation sounds… wrong.

no way that husky is

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a dog, but she doesn’t act like

mate mate mate mate, he chants, following behind her

the shifters in the area, and whispers besides. None of them know why we’re stalking a half–starved domestic dog in wolf

their curiosity, but I want to rip all their throats out for even

agreement, and Selene suddenly looks back at

like a dog, and yet every bit of her

the doors for her. Every

he acknowledges, immediately jogging for

the door.

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when he gets a little too close to the husky, but he’s already used to our bad temper and continues on, opening the

is under guard at all times, so there’s not need to

purpose, her fluffy white tail held high, her hackles bristling. Ice–blue eyes narrow as she sniffs the entryway rug, a low snarl

observes with concern. Why is she angry? Is

her head up to glare at me. Did she hear that? Her lips pull back, revealing sharp white teeth as she growls again, the sound echoing off the high ceilings.

flattening back. Sorry, sorry. Don’t be mad. We’re here to help.

snort inwardly. She’s a dog, remember? She can’t

wolf snaps at me. Our mate is upset.

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not our mate. Ava is. This is just a dog. Ava’s dog, but still.

something, based on the way she’s sniffing every inch

my nose to the hardwood, inhaling deeply. Bleach, pine–scented cleaner, the musty smell of the rug. Traces of Ava’s scent, honey and orange blossoms,

Nothing that would warrant Selene’s

nose must be inferior to ours, I muse. She’s a dog,

startling me with his vehemence. Selene

anyone.

when he’s angry

Selene through the house,

har hahavior amouine

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room, her demeanor far too intelligent

rolling and whining amidst the sheets. I can’t help but take a deep breath, Ava’s scent flooding my senses. Honey and orange blossoms,

in the doorway. We have to

flying her out

My wolf perks up, his excitement palpable. We can see Ava

continues

Her whines grow more pitiful by the second, tugging at something