The Alpha's Lost Witch

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to wrap my head around the fact that a shifter actually broke into my home, told me I was destined to be his mate and

p. Shane, by running around as a big wolf, has made it so the townspeople

clean my teeth. After a quick breakfast of porridge, I gather my supplies for the day and check off

, the most scary part of the whole situation is my reaction to Shane. It isn't even his looks, which did affec

hifter who claims to be my mate. All I know is that my attraction and connectio

resh air, which helps clear my head. My first stop is the bakery. The baker needs my special burn ointment because nothing else works

eye. Sometimes, it's so bad he sees black. Then, I go to the dusty bar. The barman has an earache, so I brewed a pot

n the woods. It is now late afternoon, and I shovel the stew quickly into my m

," the barman says as he

raise a b

m that you usually come here around this time. I'm sure he'll be here soon," he

wait for around 10 minutes, swingin

o, Mo

ome in a traveler's cloak. At least his distracting torso is covered

ou. I'm busy," I tell him flatly.

e, he fo

is in need of one of your useful potio

case one of my fellow villagers hears and thinks I use witchcraft. Shane grabs the cart fro

, Ms. Rebecca, comes up to u

she tells me. A couple of other people stop and stare at us. "Maybe you could

e up with someone because

w Ms. Morgan," Shane cockil

d the invisibility spell. Or a spell to kno

m being put on the spot. I am the town's only

" I tell him throu

tside my cottage and c

u need to restock?"

way. Then, I won't have to stare into his beautiful teal

, a little of that," Shane answer

ile is our footsteps. His are surprisingly soft and light des

a mistake to break into your ho

I narrow my

if I scared you." I can tell by the way he words this

apology." I give him a tenta

myself to focus on the task at hand. I collect the rest of the herbs

gin a fire and off

loak. He has on a see-through white shirt. It would be better for m

ing anyone in my home because I was afraid of them seeing anything related to witchcraft. Shane and I dri

ostly healing tonics. I pack them up in a bag for him, and he gives me gold coin

caring you last night. But what I

ane takes my hand, and it irritates

ore in this life than being a village herbalist," Shane

my home. This is where I belong,

ice is downright seductive, almost hypnotic. "I could

is handsome face confuses my senses, making me want to agree to anyth

usiness for someone I don't even know." I take the bag of supplies I packed f

e again, and he tries to hi

come with me! It's not a question or request. It's a d

o as you say?! That's pretty controlling, Shane, and I don't think I

murmurs, and I can tell he's frustrated.

same thing

ideas and opinions. God, you're such a controlli

le body shaking. I should probably allow him to ca

t a pushy d

k in a growl, I know I made a mistake. He g

s happening." Shane continues to drag me. "I tried to b

him off and plant my feet on the

let go

gnor

point. He's acting like a

eler!" the barman yells

his voice is coming from, and

uation is about t