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Chapter 23: This Is A Lot To Digest
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The Stray Alpha Chapter 26: You're Whipped
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Lucy POVLucy walked back towards home along the familiar road with Frank beside her. The sun was starting to peak over the red rocks in the distance and the sunrise brought a feeling of hope, warming Lucy's body. As she was taking in the environment around her, she had a few thoughts soaring through her mind like an eagle riding the wind currents.She was focused lately on work and researching her latest revealed secret of the Eudora family. She discovered her family had moved to the area in the 1800s from Greece. They made the house with their own bare hands and had made a quiet life for themselves as artisans. Early ancestors had been carpenters, poets, and painters. This wasn't very different from herself as a writer, or her aunt who was a painter. The previous evening Lucy had been reading a detailed account written by an ancestor about the possibility of nymphs being infertile. This ancestor had just succeeded in becoming pregnant after many failed attempts. Lucy knew endomet
The Stray Alpha Chapter 28: You Decent?
Lucy POVLucy sat on the floor of her room packing her duffle bag with camping essentials. She tried to pack light and had hidden her lingerie under all of the clothes. She froze as she wondered if there would be a chance to wear it or not. Could this trip possibly be where she gives her virginity to Gabriel? "Lucy!" Gertrude called from downstairs. "He's here!"After hearing Gertrude's announcement, Lucy quickly hastened, zipping her duffle bag so fast that she zippered part of her skin. "Ouch!" she hissed in pain. She sucked on the bleeding gap between her thumb and index finger on her right hand. She didn't have much time so she ignored the bleeding as she slung the duffle bag over her shoulder.She charged down the stairs and out the front door. Once outside, she noticed Gertrude smiling and talking with another man who must have come with Gabriel. Gabriel's back was bent as he stood in the bed of his truck fixing a bungee cord so as to ensure nothing would fall out as the
The Stray Alpha Chapter 29: So I Guess That's A Yes?
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The Stray Alpha Chapter 30: One Step At A Time
Gabriel POVGabriel froze as he processed what Lucy was saying. She looked completely torn up and worried as she let a few tears out. It made complete sense why she was so worried to tell him. The societal pressure of having children can be stressful, but even in shifter culture having pups was important. Especially for the Luna to help the Alpha's lineage endure. "I found out that nymphs struggle with pregnancy and infertility. It's a classic nymph trait. What if someday we want kids? And I can't do that for you? I couldn't live with myself," Lucy choked and more of her tears started to fall.Gabriel growled low, feeling protective toward his mate. "Lucy, I can't live without you. If we can't have kids, then so what? I'm not going to put that pressure on us, okay? Stop that… don't cry, Freckles." Gabriel hated that Lucy was obviously in turmoil with this new piece of research she discovered about her ancestors.Gabriel continued, "Besides, not all hope is lost. If we want, we can
The Stray Alpha Chapter 31: Cat Got Your Tongue?
Gabriel POVThe sounds of birds reached Gabriel's ears as he stretched in their tent. The birds chirps and the pitter-patter of lizards and other animals outside told him morning had spoken and awoken him from the most wonderful dream. He turned to see Lucy asleep facing him with a blanket wrapped around her chest and torso. Her legs and shoulders were bare, hinting at what they had done the previous night.He smiled as he admired her features once more. They had a long night and taking the morning slow was definitely a welcome idea. Lucy looked peaceful as her hands rested on the pillow. He brushed her face gently with his fingertips, feeling her creamy smooth skin.She moaned softly in reaction to his skin against hers. He smiled as she opened her eyes sleepily as the sunlight peeked into the tent. Gabriel grinned thinking about all of the things they had done just a few hours ago. Lucy slowly smiled back at him with a yawn."So, it wasn't a dream?" she asked with a whisper. Her
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