Sneak Peek (Chapter Excerpt)
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"It has been many years since she and the wolves with her have been part of civilized society. I find it difficult to believe they know how to behave appropriately," Elder Gregory griped. Elder Jonathan nodded smugly in agreement.
"We're not heathens," I retorted hotly over the growing noise. "Just because we've lived in the mountains for years doesn't mean we didn't have role models or were cut off from humanity. In fact, we're—"
The door to the council chambers banged open abruptly behind me, silencing everyone. Startled, I jumped and felt shivers roll over my skin.
Suddenly, it hit me. Fresh spruce and rainfall. I slowly turned to see a tall man with a chiseled face and stunning physique, breathing hard and staring right back at me. My breath hitched. I recognized him from my youth. It was Rowan, son of the alpha of Harvest Moon. The very pack that refused to help mine when we needed it most.
Oh no.
“Mine,” he growled, striding forward and crushing me to his chest. The rich rainy pine scent emanating from him engulfed me along with his strong arms.
Mate! Screamed Daria in my mind.
Oh no.
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