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LURKING

Author: Nehle
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-31 18:57:15

RIONA'S POV

The minute he pushed the door open, I clamped my eyes shut. My eyes were devoid of sleep. His presence awakened a delicate nerve in me I didn't know needed awakening.

All my life, I'd been living in a facade of what I thought was mine. My mother had died during my birth. And nobody talked about her true identity. The Silver Moon pack was known for their incredible strength. It was a rare abilities that could only be possessed by them.

And now? My birth mother was a part of that clan. What more didn't I know about myself? Shifting into my wolf form as thirteen was enough strange occurrence. But this was nothing like I'd envisioned.

In school, we were taught sparsely about them. I’d been so enthralled about their very existence. Their show of strength. Still, I bet I didn't prepare myself enough for this odd plot twist.

My intestines churned, and bile sloshed in my stomach. That meant…

Suddenly, my entire insides froze, and my thoughts jumbled up. I felt Alpha Theron's
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