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Chapter 37

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Skyler's POV

As I took a shower, I replayed that moment in the woods when my powers came back. I knew he had to have seen them. That was a burst, and it was a big one. The others I experienced were never near anyone, but this was different, and my mate was on the other side of that tree.

I know he had to have seen it. How could he not? The blue light was almost blinding. Thank Goddess it was only a release of energy and nothing harmful. I don't know what I would have done if I had hurt him.

He was different on the walk back to the packhouse. He was quiet and looked deep in thought. I wanted to talk to him. I wanted to ask him what he was thinking, but I already knew…

I was afraid of what he was thinking. He saw it, but did he know it was me? Maybe he didn't. Maybe he thought it came from somewhere else. I can only hope he doesn't know it came from me. The last thing I need is for him to find out I'm a freak.

I wonder what he would do if he found out. He would probably reject me, thr
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Rachael Marie Annandale
I agree he was blunt, but the fact that Alaric was Crying over the treatment his Biological dad received is definitely a step in the right direction
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mpillada
Adrian was a little blunt, but I think it was still right to say. Now Alaric truly realizes what his dad went through and why. He'll embrace the values of his new pack.
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mpillada
I feel like Weston def knows Skylar is hiding something. What Adrian said was harsh but necessary. What omegas go through in Alaric's old pack is awful. The truth hurts, but he needed to come to terms with that to really understand the values of Alpha Victor's pack.
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