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CALIFF“Calm down, or I will shut your mouth.”I breathed through my nose. “I’m sorry.”“So does she, Califf, and I gave her my word that I would not tell anyone.”“I need her, Zarah. You have to understand me. Please, I want to see my mate. If I wait a day more, I might find myself on the cliff, ending my life. I’m losing my mind here. I need to see her.”“Gah! Just kill me now.”“Please?”“Fine.” I had a feeling she just rolled her eyes at me.I rushed downstairs, and she was already there. I chuckled. “Well, that was fast.”“You’re in a mood today, Alpha.” She glared at me.“After weeks of driving myself crazy, I finally get to see my wife. Who wouldn’t be so excited?”“Well, she might not see you.”“It doesn’t matter. She ignored my million texts and emails and kept dodging my calls until she blocked me. So yeah, I’m desperate to hear her voice, and my stupid wolf becomes more incorrigibly annoying.”Once she created a portal, we stepped in and were brought to the Alaskan forest.
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SHADOWI couldn’t believe he found me, and here he was, standing before me. Now, I was afraid he could hear my racing heartbeat. I knew my charade of a heartless and emotionally distant wife would soon blow in my face.I missed him so much that it drove me crazy for the last few weeks I was away from him. He had no idea I craved him, and every bone in my body ached. But he didn’t have to know that.Califf Stone, the powerful Alpha of the Night Stalker Pack, was better without me. The sooner he accepted that, the better. I knew it would hurt him and his wolf, but it would kill him if someone successfully killed me the second time they tried.Zack made Sitka Venison with Chimichurri roasted potatoes and complemented it with beer. Damn, I had to remind myself that I needed regular exercise. Though my appetite hadn’t changed and I hadn’t gained weight due to my intense training, I had to watch what I put in my mouth.“I hadn’t had venison in a while, but this is delicious, Zack.” Zarah pr
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CALIFF “You could just split the log like Captain America.” “Why would I do that? Go check the coffee before your Luna wakes up.” I grabbed another log and hit it with the axe. It split it in two. I could do this all day. “Fine. Are you sure Shadow still likes croissants?” “You will eat them all if she doesn’t want.” I chuckled. “Then I’d better be preparing breakfast.” “Go ahead. I’m starving.” He scoffed. “You’re starving? I did all the heavy lifting because you’re the Alpha.” I groaned, turning my head at him, and slammed the axe onto the hardwood. “What did you say?” “Wew.” He raised his hand, grinning. “I was just messing with you, and I’m going inside now.” I shook my head in amusement when he rushed inside the cabin. I barely had enough sleep last night. We stayed overnight at the closest lodging in town, then hiked back with our groceries before sunrise. I piled the wood I split and filled her stock for her fireplace. I grabbed the axe back and hung midair when I s
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SHADOW My eyes filled with tears. I’d never laughed so loud in a while— one big belly laugh. I may be a human now, but I learned a lot in a short while. Or I just learned from the best, and my determination and vulnerability were my best motivations for getting something done despite the pain, the hollowness, and those bruises I still carried with me. “There’s no way she did that,” Zack still tried to convince Califf that I cheated. “Well, it’s just the two of you who made the shots. Just give the money she won, or she will shoot you with a silver bullet from a thousand yards, dumbass. Don’t underestimate a well-motivated woman.” He scratched his head, pulled out his wallet, took fifty dollars, and slapped it on my hand. “Cheater.” I laughed out loud again with a little exaggeration, holding my tummy while Califf shook his head in amusement. “I wish I bet for higher. How about you, Alpha?” “Fine.” He studied me for a while before he made a decision. “If I win, you will go on a
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SHADOW “I’m sorry. I know things won’t be back as they used to be, but I will wait until you’re ready. Just don’t shut me off. I can’t take it any longer, Shadow.” One thing I noticed in him when he came yesterday was that Califf lost some weight, and I saw dark circles under his eyes. And it hurt a lot when he suffered like this because of what I did. “Zack said a wild goat is coming our way.” “Finally.” “Take it.” He gave me space. “Don’t be a pussy. Do it.” His body shook to laugh. Why were we hunting if we couldn’t conceal ourselves, although their scents were already good bait? “You should stop laughing, or you will miss it,” I whispered. “You got this. Just take a breath.” Then I saw the mountain goat. “Damn, she’s pretty.” I only heard a whoosh. Then, the goat fell. “Damn. I owe you a dinner.” “In Southampton. But the goat is only a few yards.” I patted his back before I got up. “Take the win, big guy.” Once we were done hunting, Zack gave the goat to Alpha Frye, a
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CALIFF I still felt her gripping around my cock. I didn’t know if I should admire her self-control or piss off. I guess I got the answer. I was still pissed off and hard. I didn’t stop her when she got off the bed, trudging to the bathroom. I breathed noisily as I looked down at my groin. Damn. She was hardheaded. On the other hand, it was also my fault. Even though my intention was good, I didn’t want her to make a mistake or wrong decision that she couldn’t take back. Deciding during sex with a mind filled with lust was not a great idea, but I could have said it nicely. Now, it was over. There was no going back. After in the bathroom, she put her clothes on and went downstairs. I had to get up from the bed and take the coldest shower. I opened my duffel to get clean clothes and saw the small rectangular box that seemed to be taunting me. Shit. If I was going to do it, there was a ninety-nine percent chance she would hate me for the rest of her life. “Can I use your sat phone
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SHADOW Grimacing, I got up from bed with a terrible headache, as if I had just gotten drunk and vaguely remembered what happened after that. Then I realized the room was familiar, and my neck hurt. “Califf!” Groaning, I screamed his name. He was the only one capable of doing something like this. No one would dare. Then I remember sitting on the couch, and he apologized for something that confused me before things went hazy. When no one responded, I narrowed at the mirror and pointed at the door. “Open that door. Now!” I sat back to bed. My headache was killing me. The door unlocked, but Califf wasn’t the one who walked in. “Hey. How’s the baby?” I hugged Kindra. “I mean babies.” “They’re fine.” She chuckled with a bottle of painkillers. “Take two tabs of this and drink a lot of water. You will be fine.” I did as I was told. “Where’s that asshole?” “Will you two please stop fighting?” “I—” When I couldn’t find words to explain, I shut my mouth. “Exactly. You were the perfect
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SHADOW I stepped out of the bathroom in a towel and found Califf sitting in the corner with his phone. “Why are you still here?” “I’m coming to Italy with you.” “Don’t trust me much?” He lifted his gaze from the screen of his phone and swallowed to see me still in the towel. “I trust you, but I wanna be involved with your plan. I want to help. Until now, our tracks of finding Elder Aciano just went cold, and his mate loses her mind whenever she hears nothing but bad news from Duke.” “Yeah.” I felt terrible, but my abilities were not like they used to be, making me less useful. “I have a feeling what happened to me and to Aciano were done by the same people.” I put a shirt and jeans on and grabbed my jacket. Then I remembered something. “Where did you put my knives?” His lips spread into a full-blown smile. “You know who reminds me of?” I arched a brow. “Who?” “Black widow.” I rolled my eyes. “I wish I was at least ten percent as good as her. My knives, Califf.” “She’s a fi
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The Hybrid Luna Epilogue
CALIFF One year later “Are you okay in there?” I knocked on the bathroom door when my hearing couldn’t grasp Shadow. “Just a minute.” “Since when did we lock doors, baby?” A growl of frustration escaped her throat as the toilet flushed. “I said just a minute.” When the door unlocked, she was wearing a deep frown on her face. “I’m sorry, but I promised you a romantic getaway, and Zarah would be pissed if we wouldn’t be late when the portal appears.” A sigh rolled over her lips as she fixed her summer dress. “You’re fussing over your outfit? You can wear a shirt and shorts, baby. Look at me.” I gestured at my jeans and shirt, but I had a feeling she was upset over something. My life couldn’t be any more perfect. Our pack had been peaceful, and I had almost two hundred werewolves in my protection. My allies were everywhere. My relationships with lycan and witches were strong. Kain’s pack of werecats and I became friends. Shadow and I worked tirelessly to keep the peace and
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SHADOW After eight months, Califf and I just moved into our new house. We finally got our own home and privacy, but of course, these guys were my family, and our home was always open for them. I watched Kindra and Duke’s twins rolling over the grass from the patio. Sometimes, I felt a pang of jealousy in my chest that one thing was missing in our lives— kids. Now, the pack had been peaceful for more months. I’d been ready to have kids of our own, but every time we planned, it got interrupted. “You will have your own. Just work hard on it.” I rolled my eyes at Raven. “Shut up, will you?” “A little prince and princess playing with their kids would be nice.” “I can’t hear you.” “Oh, our mate just arrived.” She was right. Califf just pulled off the driveway. August opened the door for him. “Take the car. I don’t need it, and I will use the SUV if I want to go out.” “Are you sure?” August asked. He gained some muscles and color on his cheeks. If I noticed it right, he became more
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CALIFF Surprised, we stopped in the middle when Everlee yelped as Calder carried her and spun her around. “I think she just said yes.” I smiled as I looked at them. “I thought she said it already. She’s been wearing the ring for a week now.” “No, baby. She wore it but hasn’t said yes.” “Finally. I can’t wait to attend another wedding.” “Guys.” Kain caught our attention. “Hey. You’re leaving?” Shadow asked as she noticed Kain looked ready to sneak out. “Yeah. I have to catch my flight in the morning. Your father found a pack of werecats in Hawaii, but I’ll visit soon.” “What about your other job?” I was referring to his Obsidian duties. “I took a vacation.” “Well, don’t be a stranger. And take care, Kain.” *** We barely made it inside the bedroom. Considering she wore a lot of things like a corset and stockings, it took us minutes to get rid of her clothes before she was bare-naked before me. “Spread your legs apart,” I said, throwing the last sock on the floor. My ja
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CALIFF “God, this is ridiculous. Is this really necessary? I’d rather wear an oversized suit than this.” It wouldn’t be Shadow without complaining of her beautiful floor-length white gown and silver-white hair in a halo braid. “Leave us,” I ordered the staff of five women, making her beautiful. She didn’t need them. Shadow was already gorgeous. “Yes. Your father said it is.” “I missed my hair.” She touched her locks, still complaining, turning silver-white when she became Lycan and hybrid again. Getting her wolf back was one of the highlights of the night, but even Zarah couldn’t explain the changes in Shadow’s hair color. “I like this more. You look like a goddess.” “You’re just saying that because you love me.” I groaned. “I love you, baby, but I swear you’re beautiful in this color. It pops out the color of your eyes. I’m pretty sure Raven would agree.” “I look like Elsa, Califf.” That one made me chuckle. “So you’re on team Anna?” “Shut up. You’re not funny.” “I like
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SHADOW “Hey. Are you okay?” Califf wrapped the robe around me as I had just come back from the run. Duke and Kindra rushed to us. They were still wearing the shocked look on their faces. “What just happened?” She looked at me from head to toe. Then she touched my hair. “You get your hair colored while going for a run?” What do you mean?” I touched and checked my hair. I had the same reaction as her. “What’s going on with me?” I looked at Califf, then to Duke and Kindra. “I will call Zarah,” Califf said. “Let’s go to the pack house and get you cleaned up. “Guys.” I felt so bad for them. “I’m so sorry I ruined your party.” “Are you kidding me?” Duke was even happy and relieved. “If I’d known that the party is one way to get your wolf back, I should have thrown a party months ago.” “Yeah. The party is almost over anyway, and it was a blast.” Kindra hugged me. “I’m glad you’re fine. Go and get changed. I’ll see you soon.” “Thanks.” Califf and I left for the pack house. He hadn’t
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SHADOW “Fuck.” He grunted out a curse as he held my hips steady, thrusting his rigid cock deep inside me. I mewled as I felt helpless above him, watching him devouring in his own desire. The familiar pleasure rippled through my core in fast urges. My inner muscles clamped around him, making him groan loudly. I rode his cock, preparing to come undone around him. My senses soared, overwhelmed by how much he made me feel so good. “Califf, don’t stop!” I threw my head back. My eyes popped open, staring at the ceiling as the intensity of my pleasure became too much. “Fucking good,” he said through gritted teeth as he sped up his plunge. Each thrust sent me to my own euphoria. One moment I was writhing in pleasure as his hands cupped my breasts, pinching my nipples, his hand traveling down my abdomen, his finger massaging my clit as he pumped faster and harder. My body shuddered in sweet surrender. “Look at me as you come.” His command was my undoing as he continued pounding. “Yes!
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CALIFF “Hey. Where have you been?” I held her hand as she leaned down to kiss me. Most of our enforcers came to join me for breakfast, which was a fantastic morning. “I was with Zarah and Kain.” She took a seat to my left and rubbed Kindra’s growing baby bump. “How’re the babies?” “Healthy, and they make me eat a lot.” Kindra’s reply made me smile. “I can’t wait for this Saturday. I will help prepare the picnic.” “You don’t have to do that.” Kindra smiled shyly. “You have the whole pack you help you, Kindra, and I don’t take no for an answer.” “Thank you. And I invited Calder and Everlee.” “The more, the merrier.” Shadow squeezed her hand. “Don’t stress it out. Show us what you like, and we will make it possible.” After breakfast, Shadow went up while I checked the progress of the house. When I got back into our room, she was staring at the dirt on the sheet, which I didn’t even notice was there. “I sleepwalked, and I don’t remember how it happened.” “Are you sure?” I came
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SHADOW I woke up from a vague dream of walking to the cliff. That was the only thing I remembered. I got up from bed only to see my feet were dirty with mud. I also saw traces of dirt on the sheets. My heart pounded. Did I sleepwalk? It was only four in the morning. I cleaned my feet and texted Zarah. She would hate me to disturb her sleep at this time, but it was a kind of emergency. While changing into jeans and a shirt, I checked Califf, but he was still sleeping. I got out of our room, and the portal was already there. “What the hell is wrong with all of you?” I was met by the mad bull Zarah. “All?” “Yeah.” She walked away from me. “Your father just left for a business meeting.” “You don’t even wanna know what’s the emergency.” I followed her to the kitchen. “I take it you would tell me,” she said as she filled the kettle with water. Then she put it over the fire. “I think I’m sick.” I opened her drawers to check if she had a silver cutlery. I wanted to test the theory I
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CALIFF “The boy is telling the truth.” Zack leaned against the opened window of the car. “I just dropped the medical supplies to their apartment. Two small bedrooms, not a good neighborhood.” “Is he here?” Zack tipped his head. “Yes. He’s working eight hours. Later, a dish-pig at the diner.” “Thank you.” “I’m thirsty.” Shadow had already got out of the car. “His mother was surprised, and she said thank you.” He pulled the door open for me. “She raised a good son and would do anything for his mother, even risking his life.” I got out and buttoned my suit. “What’s your plan with the boy?” He kept saying boy when August was an adult. “He’s twenty, Zack.” I entered the convenience store. “Well—” “Fill the tank, will you? And don’t worry, he’s human, and you’re a werewolf.” Zack just stared at me. I knew he had a special place in Shadow’s heart, and he might just scared of the undivided attention we were giving him. I looked around, and I didn’t find August. “He’s over there.
