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e was standing a few feet away, his hands on his hips, a playful grin

s sudden appearance. "Damian! Yeah, I don't kn

cket, half of it full of water. Fish swam in the t

Then his eyes found their way back to hers. He beckoned. "Come on, we're up for lunch.

ding up. As she moved to pick up the bucket filled wit

," she protested, trying to g

her reach. "Nonsense. Ma said to treat my sisters like a

's antics. "Princess, huh? I'm not even y

smile. "So what? We may not share a drop of blood, but family isn't just about that

t of happiness. "Of course I do," she admitted. She noticed h

her head affectionately, dismi

back to his house. Melita and Oddny were bustling a

d cheerfully when they entered. "Come, c

by the side, watching the mother and son exchange. Melita then spreads her a

tell that Melita wanted some more, but t

harvest, so let's treat this as an advance celebrat

table full of delicaci

he would get the fermented win

't have to do that. You should save it for next month," she said, trying

on, Mallory. Oddny's kindness only comes once in a blue moon!" he exclaimed

ue, Damian." Oddny rolled

norted."

ented, smiling in defeat. "Al

ch other. They shared laughter, stories, and moments of camaraderie that only families cou

lunch lasted longer than usual. As if the four of them were savoring ev

fishing, and a bit of foraging was boring, but the three listened

's been with them for almost a year, she

e at the back of her head. A sweet voice of he

tribute in some way to show her appreciation. As she went down by the rive

heir topics. Then, after seeing a suitable spot to sit and gossip, the small circle of women re

pared for me as a Blessing," o

kled. "Well, I hop

hey don't want the usual double heightened senses or strength, or a bit of pyrokinesis that can o

ly care about that. As long as I can gain the freedom to f

lips carry a tint of sadness. "Yes, as long as we can finally use

their wolf forms would be a gift that could help them escape faster from the vampir

e of her vision. Squinting, she tried to make out the figure, but it

basically has the same

turned to one w

asked, pointing in the direc

rugged. "Probably just someone foraging or somethin

ease in her chest. Maybe it was nothing, j

her to join them for dinner. Grateful but feeling that she shouldn't impose any longer

with hues of orange and purple. Unconsciously, she turned to look in a

who is two years younger than her, followed her eyes and stretched h

s lips as she confessed, "Ther

second thought, returned the hug. The two stood there until

y is enough more th

ays for the night. As darkness fell, Mallory ate her dinner alone,

llness to the surroundings. Mallory frowned, but seeing the pack as peaceful as usual, she cast the thought aside and turned to enter her room