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TAYLOR POV "You will tell me if Domenico runs into trouble... Right," I ask Alessia, and she shakes her head. "I can't. He has given me orders," she says brokenly and I bite my bottom lip instead of screaming at her Lycan form like I want to. "You mate is second only to the Oracle. He will be fine," Yuri says smoothly and I look at the beautiful girl with one arm. She didn't shift like the others heading toward the bunker. Instead, she pulled out a knife from somewhere. "I am still going to worry about him," I snap a little harsher than I mean to and she grins before looking at me. Her amber eyes and dazzling white teeth stun me for a second until she turns away again. "I am familiar with how mates act. Your worry is normal," she says so calmly I blush. She doesn't care that I just snapped at her in the middle of a destroyed town. She expects me to behave like an emotional teenager about Dom and what is happening to him. "Well since it's normal why can't I be
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TAYLOR POV The Oracle and the pack members that didn't come with us to Ulf's were not surprised by the newcomers or the terrified human kids when we arrived two days later. But I figured either the Oracle had another vision or Dom linked everyone. "Taylor, I have to take the kids to your old city. Would you like to come," Dom says as the Oracle hugs me at the front door. "Sure. We have plenty of daylight to get there and back right," I ask and he nods while smirking. "I wouldn't knowingly put you in danger," he says smugly and his sister steps back to look at him. "Wow, stone face Domenico joking around with his mate," the Oracle says with a twinkle in her green eyes and I laugh as the smirk slides off of Dom's face. He looks at me happily though and goes back out front, probably to gather who we need to go to the city. "How was the trip," the Oracle asks softly, and I tear my eyes away from the now-empty doorway to look at her again. I swallow down a lump of emotion
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TAYLOR POV I feel so much closer to the lycans.Before the trip to Alpha Ulf's pack a week ago, I still felt out of place, but now I feel comfortable walking around and talking with everyone. I make jokes and they joke back. We complain about doing the chores around the house and I have been forbidden from trying to cook ever again after burning soup. But there is something missing.Domenico and I have had a couple of intimate moments of kissing, but we haven't attempted another date or shared a deep conversation, which bothers me. Nathan and I could talk for hours. We were best friends. With Dom, it's a more physical attraction that draws me to him. I still don't know him, the real him. The man underneath the muscular leader. I feel more connected to him than I have ever felt with anyone, but my brain is telling me I don't know him yet. I feel like we can't move on to the next step until I know everything. "Taylor," Giulia says, and I draw my gaze back to the Lycan beside me.
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LIHUA POV 50yrs ago This is the price. EVERYTIME. We protect them over and over again, but we receive nothing. Our lives are nothing but loss. We live tell we die... For them. It will never end until either all the Lycans are gone or all the humans are gone. For 1,500 years I have known nothing else. Fight when they need us. Protect when they need us. Then I found my mate after a short search I began to feel invincible. I thought it was worth the heartache and our mates were our reward for protecting humans. But then... Feng died. Escorting stupid humans! But I still had Chun and the pack. They needed me. I still felt like I had a purpose. But... "Luna, we are ready carry him back," Mei whispers as she crouches down next to my son's still body. My eyes don't move from the pool of blood that has grown cold. My son's black fur is caked with it.... My Chun is gone. My mate is gone. My bloodline has stopped. My pack was hit again because we had to rush to the aid of humans. T
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TAYLOR POV I can tell he is uneasy. His eyes keep glancing to the knife and the cup he placed next to his plate at the beginning of our dinner. I don't know what is making him uneasy about our first binding ritual, but I want to help him. "Dom," I whisper, and his beautiful green eyes snap to me instantly. I almost gasp as I see the smoldering concern and affection laced through them. My hands once again yearn to console him. I want to grasp his face and kiss every inch of it. I want him to place his head on my lap and let me soothe his stresses away by playing with his soft hair. "What's wrong," I manage to whisper and he squeezes his eyes closed while allowing his mouth to fall into a harsh frown. He sets his hands on the table softly, but I can tell the action was restrained. He looks as if he wants to smash the table to pieces. I can tell he is trying to calm himself before answering me, so I wait patiently. "I know the creator said you will be okay. I know to
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LIHUA POV "Luna Lihua, I only allowed you and your soldiers to visit because you expressed that the situation was urgent. I do not want to hear about how much better your pack is since you slaughtered your human city," Alpha Akim snarls and I hold back my own growl. His Luna's scarred face grows defensive and I know the warrior inside of her is begging to be released. Compared to the 6'6" blonde I am petite and easily broken, so I keep myself respectful even though I wish I could attack both of them. "I only mentioned our peaceful situation because I fear what is to come, Alpha Akim. I have heard distressing news from my second," I reply, and the burly male sends his mate an icy glance before glaring at me with his pale blue eyes. "You have traveled far so I will hear what you have to say, but know this Luna Lihua I still disagree with your blatant disrespect for our Creator. Humans are meant to be a part of this world. Just as we are... Just as the thirsty ones are. We a
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TAYLOR POV I grin as the wind twists my long hair and my eyes follow my mate. His back muscles and shoulder muscles are begging for my fingertips. I haven't been able to look away for a second. Sitting here next to Alessia and Giulia waiting for their daily training to be complete is practically torture. "You know you should start training a little," Giulia says suddenly and I actually glance at her. "Really," I ask and she nods. "The process has started for you. The next full moon will go smoother if your body is more prepared," Giulia says and Alessia nods. "Plus you will have to fight the thirsty ones alongside us. You need training," Alessia adds, and I see Dom's biceps strain. He can obviously hear us and I know he doesn't like the new topic. But my friends are right. I will be the pack's Luna. I can't remain untrained and weak. "Okay. I have been feeling the need to move more. I can't really describe how it feels exactly, but it's like I want to run," I ex
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TAYLOR POV I press my forehead against the warm soil and sigh in utter exasperation.Beads of sweat and clumps of semi-moist dirt are covering every inch of my exposed skin and I have done nothing but fail. Cora hasn't said a word about how badly I suck, but I can see the concern in the depth of her kind gaze. Turning into a creature that is similar to a Lycan won't keep me safe. Thirsty-ones will still be an issue. If I can't defend myself I could die or put someone else in danger... Mostly my mate. I have to do better or something bad might happen. "Just say it," I mumble as I slowly climb back to my feet. She gives me a weak smile before dropping her stance and placing her hands in front of her waist. She regards me in a rather calm manner which only adds to my frustration. "You aren't very athletic. But that's to be expected," she says calmly and I nod. "That's relatively obvious," I reply almost sarcastically but I manage to soften the tone before the words leav
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