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ELEANOR

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" My mate tugs my hand and pulls me back as I was about to spring the doors open. I glance at him and reassures him with a smile.

"What choice do we have?" I ask, "If we get the council to help us, it'll be easier for us to find your brother and my father." I try to turn again towards the doors but he yanks my hand again and holds me closer.

He gazes at me with concern, "Our packs are already working together, aren't they? Isn't that enough?"

"Listen, do you want to find your brother or not?" That question seemed to throw him off, making him grit in silence. He nods and I caress his cheek, "We got this. We'll just barge in and ask them kindly for their help." He almost took me in for a kiss again but I immediately threw myself around and walked towards the door.

After that event in the woods, I can't allow myself to be swayed by him again. I can't allow myself to be controlled by such lascivious desires because then, I'll hate myself. Hate myse