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Chapter 84

Author: Angy
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-03 00:02:25

Ava's pov

I laid in bed staring at the ceiling as the bond finally settled but my mind raced with thoughts of how eventful the day had been.

Leo and Aria had also completed the mate bond. It was weird being on all fours and mating like an animal. It would definitely take some getting used to. My bones and muscles ached, a reminder of the pain of shifting. Xander had said it would fade in a couple of days and soon, shifting will become effortless.

I smiled remembering Xander and I cuddled up, laying on the grass naked as we stared at the night sky. We had done the verbal acceptance as well.

My body felt new, my hearing, vision, strength and nose were heightened. Now I understood why Xander's chamber was secluded, to help keep the noise at bay.

As for Aria, she had been silent since we shifted but I could still feel her at the back of my mind watching, waiting.

We needed to talk, Xander has given me a couple of tips on how the bond between Aria and I worked. I closed my eyes and allowed
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