By the time they worked out a plan to have some phae come to the lake to work with Nally on the capabilities of the spores and send some werelings, including Keisha and Peter, to Vailes Valley to learn more about their new phae neighborsneighbors thanks to the lake gatewaythe sun was just starting to come up. She walked everyone to the front door and thought she was being very gallant not to slam it on their butts.
Then she turned and leaned against it, watching Beck who had followed silently behind her.
His gold eyes were shadowed despite the burgeoning light. I wish you hadnt seen that.
She didnt pretend to misunderstand him. The il-luna. She shrugged. Maybe I needed to see it. Youre always so perfect and strong, so in control.
He gave a harsh laugh. Never around you. But never so obviously.
Maybe thats the part I needed to see. She pushed away from the door and walked toward him. Makes me realize I havent a chance of doing it all, being everything to everyone. To make matters worse, I just sent my Beta away. He took a breath, but she flattened her palms on his chest to forestall him. Im not saying I want that from you. But I want...I want us to be together, one pack, one valley.
Two Alphas, he murmured.
If the phae can change their ways after centuries, I think maybe I can change too. My pack can still be strong without standing alone. And so can I. She peered up at him. It wont be easy, will it?
Slowly, he smiled. Good thing Im so perfect.
Well, lets not get all arrogant about it She squeaked when he caught her hard against his chest and brought his mouth crashing down on hers, as if the wolf still ruled him.
Or maybe that was just his passion for her.
He swung her into his arms and carried her up to the loft. Sunlight streamed through the window and sparkles from the lake cast violet-edged spangles on the ceiling as he laid her gently on the bed.
Make me yours, Alpha, she whispered.
With pleasure. He kissed her gently. Always.
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