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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.

that husky is a

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like a dog, but she doesn’t act

mate mate mate mate mate, he chants, following

area, and whispers besides. None

can’t blame them for their curiosity, but I want to rip all their throats out for even questioning Selene’s presence here.

Selene suddenly looks back at

and yet every bit of

open the doors for her. Every single one. I’m not sure

he acknowledges, immediately jogging for

the door.

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

at all times, so there’s not

stalks forward with purpose, her fluffy white tail held high, her hackles bristling. Ice–blue eyes

with concern. Why is she angry? Is she hurt? What’s

hear that? Her lips pull back, revealing sharp white teeth as she growls again, the sound echoing off the high ceilings.

back. Sorry,

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

wolf snaps at me. Our mate is upset. We have to

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

on the way she’s sniffing every inch of the entryway. What does she

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

Nothing that would warrant Selene’s intense reaction.

to ours, I muse. She’s a dog, after all. Our senses

me with his

anyone.

this hostile when he’s

follow Selene through the house,

hahavior amouine at mu mind

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she investigates each room, her demeanor far too

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, tinged with the faint trace of her fear. It makes

my wolf whimpers, hunkering down in the doorway. We have to take her to Ava.

thinking about flying her out there tonight, I assure him.

My wolf perks up, his excitement palpable. We

continues

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