The Lycan's Mate

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as "Why were you avoiding me?" I decided not to spoil the lighthearted moment. It was a welcome relief, the tension caused by his

did you?" he managed to

I simply assumed you were a coffee enthu

for not revealing my true identity earlier. I want

exactly been the friendliest day." We both shared a smile, yet my

g me all day? We've only just met, yet it felt li

pologize if it seemed that way. I'v

imilar sentiment throughout the day, and attempted

me isn't on me, shall we ret

time to head home. Despite my attempts to dissuade him, Gabriel persisted in walking me home, expressing genuine concern for my safet

to our walk. We strolled in silence, ex

nd apprehension welled up within me. The sheer grandeur of the estate often

" I announced, eagerly a

hroat as he replied, "Wow, Rach

opulence that surrounded us. My mind raced, contemplating the possibility tha

ged, disoriented and fumbling for clothes, caught in the midst of transforming from a w

uldn't help but remark, "Oh dear! It see

tacle is a first for me." I couldn't discern whether he had realized my true

camaraderie. Still immersed in our mirth, I guided him to the entranc

e! And who is this young

ced him, saying, "This is Gabri

, "He won't be staying the night, but he might in the future." Nanny Martha's smile

my gratitude, saying, "Well, than

quickly waved goodbye and responded, "Uh, no p

ng on impulse, I pulled him into a heartfelt hug, s

eechless, before managing a faint s

ind, leaving me both puzzled and exhilarated. Little did

riel

itnessed. She was a werewolf, and I had been completely oblivious to her true nature. The realization hit me like a thunderbolt, l

lves were considered lower in rank compared to lycans. This distinction had always been clear in the stories I knew. It left me torn between feeling amused and emotional. On o

aptivating woman I had met was more than just human. Her graceful presence, charming smile, and complex personality took o

stronger. Just as I was settling in, my phone buzzed, indicating an incoming call. It was Rach

ice tinged with curiosity

me?" Rachel's voice came throu

d, my voice filled wi

n, her voice gentle and sincere. "Thank you for

vening blended with the revelation of Rachel's true nature. I couldn't help but re

as I gazed at my phone, a spark had been ignited. The truth about Rachel had deepened my fasc

ngling with a sense of wonder and the unknown. As I settled into the night, I couldn't help but eagerly a

ility of the night shattered abruptly by the shrill ring of my phone. Reluctant

end, unmistakably belonging to the man who had r

y tone reflecting both my exha

he man demanded, dismissing

d my mind, but the man's persistence both intrigued and worried me. And then it

ftly responded, "Fine

't help but wonder what Jake wanted, what task I was about to be