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ch a baby anymore. He was a towering 6'4" with light brown hair and similar caramel highlights to mine. He also had our father's bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. He was still a bit skinny as he was only 17 and had yet to fill out. I could tell he would

d of this little pup." I mocked as James came rushing down the stairs. We ran around the

you act like children whenever you are all together. Now stop tearing up the house before your mom yells

ready. Come on before it gets cold." He sighed and waited for me to bring up the rear. He

t I could see a little pain in his eyes as he looked at me. "I p

tinued our walk to the small family dining r

can feel your pain through his family bond. You ca

's wait till after the heir ceremony. I'm here for James. Also, I'm mated he can't feel me in the family bond like before. You know that." I

nd a kiss on the cheek. "Hello,

mountains on the drive." I hug her

to time and getting our marching orders from Celest. We all had a job to do tomorrow to ensure

nd. I needed some air, and Inari needed to run free. So, I shifted, which I didn't do often enough since finding my mate. My body cracked and twisted. Fur pushed through my every pore. Werewolves who shift repeatedly need a ton of protein. It takes a lot to keep up a wolf's body. Finally

th thyme and wild rosemary, and mountain mint. It was a little slice of heaven for me. It was a place where I could indeed be at peace. I could just be with no judgment, no expectations, and no one controlling me. It was just my plants and me growing and thriving. I breathed in the cool mountain air of Western

will be a long day, and you will b

o peaceful here. I n

king sure not to step on the chamomile in front of me. Inari shifted, and we headed back to where we had left our clothes. I dressed and started to walk back to the Packhouse. I could see a silhouette in the bac

e a time capsule. It was all frozen at the moment; my life changed wh

got to my parent's house. A jolt of pure panic shot through me. I didn't want to check, but I knew

loud. Shit, what was I going to do now? I looked at the time. It was only 10:30 P

call you as soon as I'm up in the morning. Love you, good night." I breath

into the charger and laid down in my childhood bed. I pushed everything out of my mind a