Moonrise Hunt: Rejected Mates Book 1

in the pack. It goes beyond simply bringing the pack together or offering a break from the chaos of city life. Mating

cipation as the pack prepare

is visibly flustered by

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ion myself behind her, gent

although I begin to comb through it with

tems from more than just her appearance. T

, I'm sure," I reassure her, a

is year. There are eleven elig

nding solace i

rtner," she remarks, acknowledging the

t help but voic

settle for tha

of us..." I trail off, aware that this is not the

ion, a night to revel in the

ty as she asks, "Do you think we'll b

ubts about our repro

st chance of a successful pregnancy," I explain, drawi

ought, it also signifies th

the one to triumph," Molly admit

a baby t

ze with h

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es as she inquires, "Who are y

g as though it would be tempti

t through me, a knowing

tates, her words sending a surge of

long for his

active man within our crew but i

have reached the age of mating, I am determined to be w

very opportunity to conceive, there is something

we would spend a significant portion of each month tog

pursuit of creating life, spendi

eek in bed with Vermon ever

tion might render other pot

I respond to Molly, skill

the pack and the most likely to

to carry a baby to term, it w

zing that it is one of those phrases handed down by our

of money from books, but it became obsolete b

assure Molly, seeking

ats her hair, see

ure?" she

I respond, "Listen, your ma

ce won't alte

esire to look your

en I say that it won

o need to str

ce," Molly insists, her voice

ld reje

ndless possibilities. It goes beyond being a mere gathering or a break from the chaos of city life. Mating ni

umbles about not being able to get her braid right, her frustration evident. Sensing her unease, I position myself behind her and gently take hold of her hair. Though her braid already l

favor this year. There are eleven eligible men and only five women." Molly nods, finding solace in the numbers. "

The fact that there are so few of us..." I trail off, aware that this is not the time to dwell on the challen

e capabilities weigh heavily on her mind. "The alpha will pair us with someone who offers the best chance of a successful pregnancy," I explain

ed with longing. "To carry a baby to term." I empathize with her deeply. It is a ra

nowing smile gracing her lips. "You want Vermon, don't you?" she states, her words sending a surge of warmth coursing through my veins. Of course, I long for his companionship. Vermon is not only the most attractive man w

ha, and we would spend a significant portion of each month together, during the time when conception is most likely. We would immerse ourselves in the pursuit of creating life, spending a we

ather a successful pregnancy. If anyone from our crew were to carry a baby to term, it would undoubtedly be his mate." Molly chuckles at the old

res. I adopt a soothing tone as I respond, "Listen, your mate has already been chosen. Your appearance won't alter the outcome. I understand yo

her voice tinged with lingering doubts. "He cou