Destined Bonds
uriosities when Emma finally finished sweeping up the last of the glass. Her arms
tood by the window, boarding it up with supplies from the hardware store he'd retrieved an hour ago. The muscles in his back rip
he said without turning around
ks heat. "Enhanced
smile playing on his lips. "Just th
ith meaning. Emma busied herself with arranging
happens next," Lucas said,
to call my insurance company, though I'm not sure
ent – made her look up. "Marcus won't stop. Wha
she'd been holding. "B
o stand before her. "But also beca
pack?" Emma frowned. "I
ning light. "As the Alpha's mate, you'd have a position of power. Marcus
The question came out
we were sixteen, and you defended me against those bullies in high school. What I've wanted since you held my hand at my mother's funeral. What I've wanted every d
hroat. "And if I choose you?
ld completely. The transformation wouldn't turn you into a werewolf – that can only happen through a bite – but you'd be connec
f I sa
your choice. I'll find another way to protect you fro
el the heat radiating from his body. "And what abo
icult," he admitted.
n his chest, feeling his heart raci
rs. "No," he growled softly. "It's not enough. These past five years have been in hell, Emma. Being away from you,
de her own chest ache. "Then wh
holding her like she was something precious. "I needed to learn how to control
"You have always been worthy. And I'm not some damsel who needs be protect
est. "Believe me, I didn't mis
though. This mate bond... is it like a supernatural marriage? Because I ha
n't have to happen right away. We can take time, date properly, let you adjust to all of this." H
ldhood best friend is actually an Alp
you need to know. The pack... they'll want to meet you. Now that Ma
of nervousness. "H
Lucas said. "Most of them you already know, actu
?" Emma's eyes widened. "But
cas chuckled. "Being a werewolf extends human lifespan considerably. The
alf the town is
hat. And they're all going to love you, Emma. Most of th
or anything
shop secured. Then you're coming to stay at my house – no arguments," he added when she ope
ke care o
But you don't have to. Let me help, not because you ne
er resistance crumble. "Fine
mischievous. "Besides, I seem to remember you always
e on the hill
n you, it's not just me living there. Several pack members stay there to
e a werewol
tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
t's
ghtly as he looked
s wh
e pack." His voice dropped to that low growl tha
eally know how to sweep a g
ed down, his lips barely brushing her
the complete upheaval of her quiet life, Emma found herself nodding. Because in the end,
hispered aga
her could have lit
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