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Mine!

The word pushes through my mind without warning. My heart squeezes upon hearing it, as if indicating that yes, he is ours.

Ours?

As in mine and my wolf’s.

The voice isn’t loud or jarring, but it is distinct from my own internal voice. As if there are two minds inside of me. They’re not at war with one another but coexisting inside of one body.

It’s moments like this that I’ve experienced over the past few weeks that make me believe what Chance thinks of me is true. That there is a wolf inside of me, waiting until the supermoon to finally make its appearance.

With that thought, I know that I have to stay. At least, until after the Supermoon Ceremony. Ashley is safe at home in New York, for now. She hasn’t given me any indication that she’s in danger and she’s with our parents.

After the supermoon, I’ll return to New York. If what Chance suspects to happen to me, occurs, I’ll have to talk with my sister to find out what she knows of this new world.

I look up at Chance, his hand still palming my face.

“I’ll stay,” I promise. I told him I would remain here until after the supermoon and I plan to keep my word.

He leans down and places a kiss on my forehead. Any doubts or objections I continue to have melt away. He has the power to do that with one touch.

I don’t know what’s in store for me over the next few days, but even if I’m not a wolf shifter, I’m grateful for whatever it was that brought me to this amazing man.

CHAPTER 24

Chance

“What type of pills have the power to do something like that?” Chael demands to know as we stand in Dr. Drake’s office.

He and Reese returned home this morning, just in time for the Supermoon Ceremony that will take place tonight.

These days are always full of a lively energy that’s difficult to put into words. It’s more of base, animalistic energy. Everyone’s wolf is on alert with the knowledge and excitement that we’ll soon welcome new wolves into our fold. Some are simply anxious to meet the next generation of wolves. While others go into protective mode, ensuring the safety of the new wolves as they make their presence and have their first run.

My wolf is always one of the latter.

It’s our job to protect the pack. To ensure the new pups are free to run, stretch their legs and learn to hunt as part of our wolves’ way of life.

Yet, as I pace Dr. Drake’s office, something is different.

My wolf’s anxious. He doesn’t like being away from Emery. Even though she’s safe, at Chael’s house with Reese and a few of the other women.

Nothing is going to happen to her while she’s here.

He pays little attention to my reassurance.

Mate! Mine!

He insists, ignoring me.

Brother?

I look up at my brother who just spoke in my head. The only human voice I’ve heard since I was nine years old.

His eyes narrow on me.

Your wolf is anxious.

I barely manage to keep from gritting my teeth. We’re not angry at him. It’s the distance from Emery.

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