A LUNA'S CRAVING FOR LOVE

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shing through my veins and my heart pounding heavily in

red, suddenly pulling b

of fear and uncertainty on her face. It w

appointment I felt at not being able to kiss her, even though I was in love wi

y turned and rushed out of the water, hastily pick

rry," I said, but

her out, sensing her

implored, adjusting her sleeves an

" I said, picking up my pants

orner of my eye, and before I could whirl towards it, a giant wolf with deep bro

orward and pulled the heavy beast o

ou alr

torted, her eyes shining wi

tioning myself between her and the rogue wolf, which h

to back Charlotte away. It noticed the slight movement and, without hesitation, lunged towards me, jaws wide ope

nch to its jaw, followed by a powerful kick to its stomach that sent it flying. The wolf yelped in pain as it c

ing around its throat, squeezing as tightly as

e's voice came again,

nally went limp. Only then did I remove my h

orn out its heart," I started as I slowly walked back to Charlotte, breathin

up at me with large, frightened eyes and her lef

asked gently as I r

ill in shock. "Y-yes

I dropped her hand and then moved forward to pick up my shirt. "You got clawed," I continued

ed as I cleaned the sides of the wound

t should suffice until

tered, and I gave

g to do about your

he bobbed her hea

as I began leading her towards the horses, feeling sligh

e in their activities," I answered, "but

ce as we stopped beside he

and she did. I began to answer as I swung onto my own horse. "The rogues have been going

into a soft trot and b

you aga

got you," I repli

for Thomas, which was indeed right. She did have th

ced her right hand twit

I muttered, my brows

bit slurred. "I think... I think I'm going to fall asleep," she murmured as

. Erick," she slurred again, her eyes unfocused. I quickly re

own. "They are moving," she added as she