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The next day went by fast. There seemed to be a bustle of activity even though it was only a conference. One they weren’t even hosting. I realized just how secluded these ranked members were from even those in their own pack. My thoughts strayed to the constant activity of the packhouse at Blood Moon, how it was open to all, and how you could always find something to do in the great hall. But here… besides some visitors and, of course, the upcoming trials, the ranked members isolated themselves from everyone. I didn’t understand it.I waited for him in the library, absentmindedly flipping through a book that told the heroic tales of the previous Alphas of Black River that guarded their stolen land against the evil intruders, even though they started as intruders. A conqueror's tale, I snorted, slamming it shut. I wondered how many of these books actually told an unbiased account, but I doubted many, at any of the packs, did. I felt him edge closer. I could hear his soft steps on th
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The room quieted as I walked in. I wasn’t entirely sure why, but it was the desired effect. That’s why I came late. If I only had a few moments, I needed as many eyes on me as I could. But would they recognize me? I changed in the past four years as any child would, but everyone also thought I was dead. I wasn’t on anyone’s radar anymore. I didn’t look for them as I walked across the room. I didn’t take in the surroundings either. I focused on slipping into that place I used to go when I trained, where the only thing that mattered was my next move, where nerves had no place. I picked a point to stare at on the wall across from me. A large window with the stars twinkling beyond despite the warm glow of the party within. I learned early enough that if you walked somewhere with enough confidence, people would move out of your way. And they did. I smelled some food near enough and changed direction to give me something to do, an end goal, instead of just walking into a wall. Before I
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“Yes.” I looked up at him, but I couldn’t remember his name. “I’m sorry, you feel familiar, but I cannot place you.” “Samuel, now the Alpha of the Crescent Ridge Pack.”“Alpha.” I widened my eyes and bowed my head.“We would play kings and knights when my parents came for meetings. This was years ago.” The memory untucked something latched onto the back of my mind, where I tried to keep my thoughts blurry. “You wouldn’t let me play with your dragons, though.” He laughed. The memory surfaced, and it into something real and fucking painful. I clutched at my stomach and cursed myself for wincing. “Sam,” I breathed, pushing forward looking up at him. “I-I forgot.” “I thought you were dead.” He lowered his voice and looked around. “Where have you been?” “Black- er- Blood forest,” I started to explain, Sam’s face darkened. “They saved me,” I said innocently. “Simone,” he said again. “What happened? After the challenge, we heard everyone was dead once your father wouldn’t back down afte
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Ezra and I paused in front of Alpha Alpha Raymond and Luna Addison on the way out. “Thank you for arranging a ride home,” I said, “this evening has been lovely, but it is tiring.” My shoulders hunched inward.“Yes, yes,” The Luna waved me off. “And thank you for the invitation, Hunter,” I said to him over my shoulder. “It was too kind.” I half-wanted Ezra to stay here to assess and monitor the situation. To be my eyes and ears here. I was itching to know what would be said after I left. That would be the smart thing to do. But an overwhelming part of me, I couldn’t name, wanted the few minutes alone with him in the car. I needed a few moments to be myself, to drop the mask, and feel safe. I hoped I wasn’t risking everything for my own selfishness.Ezra guided me out of the room and lowered his voice, “You were right; that woman isn’t a wolf.”I wasn’t that surprised. I knew something was off. “What is she?”Ezra glanced around, making sure we were fully alone. “A werecat,” he whisp
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“Here,” Ezra said, sliding something soft and familiar into my hands. My cheeks were flushed, and I forced myself to look at what he handed me. It was a dark leather book that was titled ‘The History of The Betas of Black River.”I recognized this book from the library; it never seemed important enough to even skim through, though. I raised a brow at him, waiting for him to explain.“I took out the text, horribly boring thing.” Half of his mouth tugged up through that faint scar I wanted to kiss. “I replaced it with blank pages. If we need to communicate, if something happens, and I won’t be able to see you.” He swallowed. “We can use this to correspond as a backup.”I nodded. I hated the thought that I wouldn’t be able to see him every day, even in passing. I grew to love seeing him in the library, and before I let myself fully realize, I craved that time spent with him, and replayed it at night when I fell asleep. But who knew what was to come after my stunt tonight? I wouldn’t be
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I spent the day elated, replaying the conversations Ezra and I had. He affected me in ways I didn’t understand. He was the closest thing to a friend I had in years. But after that kiss… everything shifted. It was blatantly obvious to me now that everything I felt for him was attraction before, after I got over the initial fear and anger toward him, but even then, I probably wanted him. I couldn’t describe it. It was past how beautiful he was in his imperfections, how stable he was, he was there and he was flawed and he, I think he would understand. I couldn’t put my finger on one thing, it was a culmination of everything, of who he was. It was an entirely new feeling for me, and I reveled in it. It chased away the anger, it kept it at bay more than I could locking it away. This was raw and real and… Sparkly? - My wolf suggested and I smiled.I wouldn’t put it like that but….. Yes. I had to actively focus on even mundane tasks, or else I would have spent the entire day thinking ab
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The Luna returned that night in a huff and called me to her office. She was annoyed she missed the other parties even though she was bored because of the meetings and blamed me for cutting her time short, claiming she was sent to ‘check on me’. I wasn’t sure if she just wanted someone to vent at, so I listened, nodded, and apologized profusely for my mistake. If they thought to send someone to watch over me, they chose the worst one. I really doubted she would pay me any interest at all, but they probably thought the idea of a ranked member here would instill fear in me. She poured a glass of vodka and trailed on about the Alpha Trials, but nothing of note until the lead Omega knocked on the door red-faced and frazzled, and I was dismissed. The next day, the Alpha and the brothers returned. I kept out of their way, only seeing them at dinner. Luna Natalie already seemed exhausted by the few decisions she had to make for the menus and guest arrangements, but that was all she had to
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“I’m coming,” I called. I tucked the books away together on a shelf and opened the library door. A warrior stood outside, a different one than who escorted me. Interesting. “The Alpha is looking for you,” he stated. “Oh, of course, I lost track of time.” I smiled sheepishly, brushing off my skirts. The warrior seemed nervous, looking around and fidgeting even though he stood straight. He took me a backward way that led to the kitchens. I assumed he was under orders to have me not seen.Alpha Raymond stood outside the main doors; he looked surprised to see me. “Alpha,” I said, bowing my head. “Where have you been?” he demanded, glancing at the warrior. “The library.” I looked at him, confused. “I lost track of time. Is there somewhere I was supposed to be?” I grabbed the fabric of my dress. “I thought I was supposed to be making myself scare,” I repeated his words back to him. “Oh, yes, you are. I just wanted to ensure you were accounted for,” he said. “And okay,” he added as if
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