Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Had she not begun to faint, I think I could have gotten her to peak. I know she has the power to transform. I can feel it. I’m not sure she has a full release, as my brothers and I have. She may never tap into her own avatar. That was a blessing from our father.
However, Taylor will know the power of transformation. I have this gut feeling she will need it. My heart still aches for the way I failed Api Kecil.
I could never allow that to happen to Taylor. I would fall on my own sword before I allow harm to come to her. She is what I breathe for now.
“You have become my everything, little one. I think I loved you before I knew you were my mate. Just one smile and you had my heart,” I murmur to her as she lies sleeping on my chest.
There will be hell to pay for anyone who tries to harm my mate. I have given all the passes I can tolerate. The mention of Api Kecil has reminded me of what leniency can cause.
“Rest well, my love. We’ll be training harder than ever before.”
Wolf Friends
I’m kind of excited. Bradan is taking me to the pack grounds for the first time. He decided to make the trip the human way. We’re riding to upstate New York on the back of his bike—although he did send our things ahead for us to stay the weekend.
I’m still getting used to magic being such a big part of my life. Being able to go for a ride makes me feel normal again. I really don’t mind the long trip. I’m enjoying being on the back of his bike with my arms wrapped around him and the wind blowing in my face. He has kept a hand on my thigh the entire time.
“We’ll be there soon. Are you okay back there?”
I smile as I hear his voice in my head. He’s been checking on me periodically to see if he might need to teleport us there if the ride becomes too much. However, I’m in no mood to rush this.
We’ve grown into a routine that has brought so much joy into my life. I spend my days training and my evening studying, at clinics, or in class. With each day, the connection between us has grown deeper.
Let’s not forget the scorching-hot nights. Bradan has opened up a whole new world to me and I’m not complaining in the least. I look forward to our nights together.
I sigh and snuggle closer to him. It’s like having a huge, warm teddy bear of my own. I’m completely engulfed in his scent, which brings me so much comfort and another level of peace.
“I’m fine. You don’t have to rush.”
“They have planned a feast for us. We don’t want to be late.”
“They didn’t have to go through any trouble for me. I’m excited to get to meet everyone and get some time with the girls in their home.”
“That reminds me. When you see Nik, try not to react.”
“What do you mean?”
“You will see,” he says as we pull off the main road and onto a winding one that leads us deep into a wooded area.
When we come out onto a gravel road, up ahead there’s a gate manned by a few guys I believe are wolves. They have the build and stature I recognize from the wolves I’ve met at the clubhouse.
Bradan pulls up to them and stops. He and one of the guys exchange a few words and laugh. Two others closer to the gate open it and we go through.
I’m in awe of the community we begin to ride through. The road winds through some gorgeous homes in cute little neighborhoods. The farther we go, the nicer the homes become.
We ride into what looks like the town square after a few minutes. There are cute shops lining the area. I smile at the cute signs that have moons and wolves on them. When we come to a little turnabout, I notice the signs note the names of the pack the turns break off into.
“Would you like to stop and go to some of the shops?” Bradan pushes into my head to ask as he takes a second turn around the turnabout.
“Yes, please. I would love to.”
“The alphas are attending to a little pack business. We have a minute to browse for a bit.”
“I can use human money, right?”
He chuckles in my thoughts. “Yes, but even if you couldn’t, it’s my treat. I’ll get you anything you want.”
My cheeks heat, but I don’t reply. He always wants to take care of me. I don’t mind, but sometimes I wonder if it’s just because of the bond between us or if he’s falling for me as much as I’m falling for him.