Chapter : Shadows of the Past( Thane's Pov)
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I walked through the forest, my eyes scanning the surroundings. The trees towered above me, their branches creaking in the wind. I had been on my own for months now, surviving by my wits and my cunning.
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As a Lycan, I was supposed to have the ability to shift into a wolf. But unlike my cousins and the rest of my pack, my power had yet to manifest.
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It was a source of great shame and embarrassment for me. My cousins had never believed that I was truly a Lycan, and they had often taunted and teased me because of it.
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But I knew that I was different. I could feel the power of the wolf coursing through my veins, waiting to be unleashed.
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According to legend, my power would only be unlocked when I found my true mate. And until then, I would remain in my human form.
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I pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the present. I had to find a place to hide, a place where I could lay low for a while.
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That's when I stumbled upon Akira's territory. I had been walking for hours, and the sun was beginning to set. I saw the outline of a cabin in the distance, and I knew that I had found what I was looking for.
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As I approached the cabin, I saw a figure emerging from the trees. It was a woman, tall and statuesque with piercing yellow eyes. My heart skipped a beat as I realized that I was standing in front of Akira, the alpha of the Silvermoon pack.
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As she walked, Akira noticed a figure watching her from the sidelines. It was a young wolf, one that Akira didn't recognize.
"Who are you?" she asked, her voice firm but curious.
I stepped forward, "My name is Thane," I said, "I've come to offer my services to your pack."
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I noticed that Akira's ears perked up, and a spark of interest aroused and she asked "What makes you think we need your help?" her voice skeptical.
"I've heard that your pack is facing a potential threat from a rival pack," he said. "I have skills that could be useful in a battle." I feared that I had crossed the line by saying that to an alpha female.
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Her eyes narrowed, and she stood there for some time. He couldn't read her expression, but someting moved inside her.
"What skills do you have?" She asked, her voice firm but curious.
I instantly replied with pride. "I'm a skilled fighter," he said. "I've been trained in combat and tactics."
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Akira's ears perked up, and she felt a spark of interest.
"I'll consider your offer," Akira said, her voice firm but polite. "But first, I need to know more about you."
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I nodded, a sigh of relief washes over me. "I'm happy to tell you more about myself,"
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And with that, Akira and Thane began to talk, their conversation flowing easily as they got to know each other.
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Akira's eyes narrowed, and she studied my face. I could tell that she was trying to read me, to figure out what I was hiding.
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But I was careful to keep my secrets hidden. I didn't want Akira to know about my past, about the betrayal and the pain that I had endured.
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At least, not yet.
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Akira's expression softened, and she nodded. "You're welcome to stay for a while," she said. "But I have to warn you, we're not always... welcoming to strangers."
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I nodded, my heart racing with excitement. I knew that I had found what I was looking for. A place to hide, a place to heal.
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And maybe, just maybe, a place to find my true mate.
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