's

own unique characteristics and ways of life," Daddy had said one of my childhood nigh

ceful existence far away from other wolf clans. We live a solitary existence dee

ploration and adventure. They roam far and wide, seeking out new territory and discoverin

would sit on the bed, next to me, caressing my hair softly. "You must know these things my daughter

d always reward me with a tender peck on my forehead then

adow Clan, I beg you. They can be aggressive and their unpredictable ways make them untrus

William and is greatly despised by the elders of our Clan, dear. He

looks like so I can stay away f

unded a motorcycle club called Club Casablanca, and the thought of wolves r

d Daddy," I would then

them. Do you know, that motorcycle club is a sign of the Shadow Clan's lack of respect for

hy we should always sta

arned us and other members to stay away from the them as they are a threat to

an's way of life is completely opposite to that of the Blue River Clan. They are known for t

ort-lived, with wolfmen coming and going on a whim. Yet, despite their unpredictable nature, th

e wolf community," I had added as Daddy would a

on jobs at sea, transporting equipment and go

h strict rules and traditions. We value stability and security, and oft

ildish thoughts and he would give me a g

night stand with could be a wolf

s after we had our ta

e looked at

acteristics associate with his life at sea, and now I

very afraid, I can't find myself able to shake off the attraction I have to him. I'm drawn to his adven

l quietly ga

listeni

need to calm down, you are only as

ed a hand on my sho

ey my father's teachings. But I also do not want

ction to William eventually endangers both my clan and my own safety. How do I stay safe with

too much. You know what, let's take a break for a

thoughts to her, mentioning the strange and unexpected interactio

r so far. You're really brave for being this open to having a relatio

," I whispered as I gestured

ce. "Sorry. You know my voice

alri

at the door startled the both of us. I cautiously left

slight bow. Mia did same even tho

e then you've been out of sight. I was looking for you. You real

am sorry Daddy, I go

d husband was also worried

will be with

or the two of you, you both know that you have to focus on nurturing your relations

lly wal

garden, he wore a glow on hi

ince the festival?" Quill asked

e a good dance with you that night but you were nowhere.

l," I replied wi

ays such an exciting time, and I ended up getting carried away with the music and d

and he

me with you, especially your dancing" h

heart. I had always loved to dance, and I was grateful that Quill appreciated my passion

at the next festival,"

we'll have our own private dance there." Q

tle touch on my cheek causes a hot sensation there. He was always so

mbered that my fath

d on his chest, pulling myself away from him. "My

letting go of me. "Of course, you don't need to apologize.

rstand. Thanks for respec

ed his charming

n us for lunch?" I invited, gesturing towards the lunch table which wa

Ava." He scratched the back of his head. "I have some errands to run

more meals to share in the future. Take care and

g and heading out of the garden. I watched him leave, fee

voice steady and firm. "We will no

hen set out on h

this meeting about? And why is it that we s

me with a serious, c

omething wr

et before. They're from a distant clan. I'm keeping you away because we hav

gly. "Do we know what

aid simply. "

it's important that you do not approach them. We must wait un

to process it all. I looked over at Mia, who was now watchi

nish our meal. It relieved me as it gave me a few

te of mind. I could see that she was still nervous a

ppear confident. "I'm alright, Ava. I'm just trying to pr

said, reaching out to take her hand. "But we're in this together, and we'll ge

tion. "I'm definitely a warrior Ava and