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ood oozing from her cuts and bruises. I couldn't deny the pull I was feeli

voice laced with concern as

n and determination. "I will be," she said, he

knew she could be safe. I watched as she settled hers

t your wounds," I sai

ect her injuries. My hands shook as I touched her wounds, b

ing at an alarming rate. I was thrilled because it meant

d, my tone neutral and no

int of fear in her eyes. "W

"I'm a Lycan," I said finally. "And I couldn't help but not

d at me in disbelief. "How did you know?" s

e, we have a higher sense of everything around us,

the relief in her eyes. "Yes

nder what had happened to her to leave her in such

m my pack," she said. "The alpha of Prime Pack has been committing numerous at

ities?" he asked, his voice low, even though I had heard numerous rumors about the Prime pack it was t

e should divulge the full extent of the alpha's actions. I did not blame her

yone." she manages to say "He maims a

I couldn't believe that someone could be capabl

OW'S

ements gentle and precise. He didn't seem to mind the blood or the fac

me," I said, my voice

rching mine. "Of course. I could

thing about the pack, my father, and myself to him, but I stopped myself. I still did n

ued without looking up. "You are welc

uld trust him. "I ran away fr

ut I did not repl

e again. "I understand. We just met a

erstand my hesitation. "Yes. Lycans and

d quite remarkably and stood up. "That may be tr

im, curious. "Di

carefully. "I...I don't know exactly. I j

his words. "Drawn to

know. It's like...I feel a connection to yo

er experienced anything like this be

don't have to say anything. Just know

For the first time in a long time, I felt like I

heart flutter. "You're welcome, Willow.

helped me even though he knew nothing about me. Maybe, ju

heard some rustling outside, but it was Jaden who appeared with a smile on his face, holding out a handful of berries and nuts. "I gathered these from the forest," he said, extending

the thought of a real meal. "Thank you,"

ed, gesturing dismissively.

. "Thank you so much," I said, feeling tears forming in my eyes. It fel

" he said. "I'm just happy to help. I need to go

d newfound appreciation. I couldn't believe how fortunate I was to hav