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Being mated with Ryker was unlike anything I had ever experienced. Since the moment our bond was sealed, I could feel him—a steady presence humming at the back of my mind, as though he was a part of me that I hadn’t realized was missing. It wasn’t intrusive but comforting, a constant reminder that I was never alone.The first night after we mated, uncertainty lingered in the air. I wasn’t sure if he wanted me in his room or if I should retreat to mine. I chose the latter, trying to respect his space. But I hadn’t even settled before there was a knock on my door.When I opened it, there he was. Without a word, he walked in, stripped down, and sprawled across my bed as if it were the most natural thing in the world.“What are you doing?” I asked, my voice soft with surprise.“If you don’t feel comfortable coming to me,” he said matter-of-factly, “then I’ll come to you.”Since that night, I hadn’t spent another evening alone in my room. It had become more of a symbolic space than an actu
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When I opened my eyes, I didn’t expect to see Ryker. A part of me assumed he had only said what he did to coax me into resting. But as my foggy mind cleared, the sight of him sitting up against the headboard stunned me.Papers were spread out in his lap and around him, a small stack teetering precariously at the edge of the bed. I could tell he was uncomfortable—his rigid posture gave him away—but he did not attempt to disturb me, even as I lay draped over his legs. The soft rustle of papers was the only sound in the otherwise silent room.I shifted slightly, testing my stiff limbs, and immediately felt him freeze. His eyes darted down, and he abandoned the papers, setting them aside with care as if they were of no consequence compared to me. When I glanced up at him, his gaze softened, full of concern.“Hi,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. It was awkward, shy, and unpolished.The corner of his lips twitched, the ghost of a smile playing there. “Hi back,” he replied, his voic
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The moment the water splashed against his face, his expression froze. Time seemed to pause, the crystalline droplets cascading down his shocked features. My stomach tightened in guilt as realization struck."I am so—" I started, my voice trembling with regret.But before the words could fully form, a wave of cool water hit me square in the face. It filled my mouth, stinging my eyes as I sputtered and coughed, trying to regain my breath. By the time I blinked the water away, I caught sight of him struggling to stifle a laugh, his eyes crinkling with pure amusement."Oh, you think that's funny?" I splashed him back with renewed vigor.What followed was a chaotic yet exhilarating dance of water and laughter. The world around us dissolved; the distant rustle of leaves and the soft roar of the waterfall faded into the background. All that mattered was this moment.The water shimmered in the fading sunlight, droplets catching the golden hues as we darted around each other. I was breathless,
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By the next day, I wasn’t perfectly fine, but I managed to convince Ryker that I was. My walls, newly constructed under his guidance last night, did their job well. They blocked him from feeling the discomfort and pain that radiated through my body like a relentless storm. Each pulse of agony was mine to bear, but I was determined not to let him know.When he left, the mask of composure I wore crumbled. My legs dragged me back into his—our—room, where I let myself sink into the bed. The sheets, steeped in his scent, wrapped around me like a protective cocoon. That deep, woodsy aroma mixed with something uniquely Ryker soothed the pounding in my skull and eased the nausea twisting my stomach. It was my only solace.At some point, exhaustion pulled me into a dreamless sleep. I wasn’t sure how long I drifted, but a knock on the door jolted me awake. My eyelids felt heavy as I stumbled out of bed, pulling the door open to see Eve standing there. Her expression was a mixture of confusion a
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Every time he drew close, his teeth would lightly nip at my tail, teasing me. My heart raced as I pushed harder, my paws digging into the dirt to gain speed.I knew Ryker could easily overtake me—his sheer size alone guaranteed it—but he held back, savoring the chase as much as I did. It wasn’t about the hunt; it was about the shared thrill, the unspoken bond of running wild together.He finally collided with me just as we reached the waterfall. We tumbled to the ground, his large frame absorbing the impact, leaving me sprawled on top of him. Cool mist from the cascading water enveloped us, mingling with the warmth of his body beneath mine. His rough tongue swiped across my face, leaving a trail of heat and wetness that made me yelp in surprise. I jumped off him, shaking out my fur as I padded to the lake’s edge.The water mirrored back a sight that made me pause. A large white wolf stared at me with piercing amber eyes that seemed to burn with a quiet intensity. My reflection shimmer
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The morning sun stretched lazily across the horizon, its golden hues seeping through the forest and casting dappled light on the training grounds. Ryker’s voice, firm yet calm, echoed as he ordered me to shift. The air was crisp, laced with the earthy scent of dew-soaked leaves. I hesitated briefly, the memory of yesterday's pain still fresh, but the determination in his gaze spurred me forward.The transformation stung, each muscle stretching and snapping into place, but it was a dull ache compared to before. My wolf form felt foreign yet exhilarating, the ground beneath my paws cool and alive with the vibrations of nature. Ryker’s wolf—larger, more imposing—circled me with a playful energy that belied his usual stoic demeanor.“Let’s see how fast you are,” he teased, his voice a deep growl.The chase began. He darted forward, a streak of silver, and I instinctively gave pursuit. The world around me blurred; the scent of pine mingled with the sharp tang of his presence, urging me to
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Ryker froze, his frame stiffening like a statue, before he stepped forward and pulled the figure into a firm embrace. The motion was gentle yet powerful, as though he had been holding onto this moment for years. From where I stood, I couldn’t make out much, but I could tell the person was a girl—smaller than him by far, her head barely reaching his chest. My vantage point didn’t allow me to see her features, but her youthful stature and slender build were apparent.Something gnawed at me as I watched them. Jealousy. A biting, irrational envy bubbled up in my chest, and I couldn’t tamp it down fast enough. My mind raced to justify the scene before me. Ryker wouldn’t just hug a random girl like that. Would he? But then, he did something that made my heart sink further—he placed a kiss on her forehead. A soft, tender gesture, one I had foolishly thought belonged to us alone.I clenched my fists, trying to calm the irrational voice in my head screaming for me to pull him away. This isn’t
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The rest of our stay at the pack house passed in a haze, though one detail stuck out to me: we didn’t see Lauren again. It felt as if the universe had been kind enough to spare me the ordeal of facing her, and yet, every corner I turned made my heart jolt with the anticipation of an unwanted encounter. Riley noticed, of course—she always did. Her observant gaze lingered on me more often than usual, though she didn’t press. Instead, she would ask, in that quiet, steady tone of hers, “Are you okay?” It was the kind of question Ryker used to ask, the kind that demanded nothing in return but still made you feel safe.By the end of the day, my mind buzzed with an overload of information about planning a mating ceremony. The sheer volume of traditions, expectations, and nuances had been daunting at first, but somehow, by the time we left, I felt a cautious sense of confidence taking root. The fear was still there, gnawing softly at the edges, but it was tempered by a growing ease.The carri
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