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ick and I found ourselves walking together towards the heart of the pack's territ

oden walls. A fire crackled in the hearth, filling the room with its cosy embrace. Alpha Herrick

ha of the Crescent Moon pack. Honestly, this is the most I have heard him say. The more we talked, the more I r

d in a strand of my hair that had strayed from the band. Alpha Herrick's eyes locked onto mine

away. Our bodies moved with a natural rhythm, a dance of desire

e room. I stretched, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. The events of the night

e trees swayed gently in the breeze, and the distant howls of wolves echoed in the dis

conversation with Alpha Herrick outside. Their expressions were grave, their voices low and serious. My heart quickened as I

to do with me? Had Alpha Herrick shared my secret without my consent? Doubt a

y shoulder. I turned to see Serah, a trusted pack member and a close confidante of Al

emain patient and allow events to unfold. There was more to the story than

ut wonder about the future that lay ahead. The mysteries surrounding my gift and its implications

ween Alpha Herrick and the unfamiliar men continued outside. Serah's

s. My curiosity battled with my unease as I tried to piece together the puzzle. Wha

the secret of my gift had been exposed. If that were the case, wha

ecause she leaned in and whispered, "Elena,

ept into my newfound happiness, casting a pall over our passionate night together. I have never really me

hanged nods, and their expressions seemed to ease, though a veil of seri

have they t

room. His eyes met mine, and there was a comple

measured, "there are matter

ime I had come to confront the secrets and unc

approached me, his expression grave. "Elena, I did not reveal the nature of your gift to

r me. "Not by choice

ble disease has afflicted them. They asked what I did to help my pack. I said I got a gift from the Moon goddess, so th

y secret remained intact, but dread at the weight o

is rare, and its potential remains unknown. Crescent Ridge Pack believes your healing abilities may be

My mind raced with questions. What would they offer in exchang

cisions yet. I wanted to discuss this with you

the fate of another pack, but it also carried risks that I was only beginning to understand. The secrets and shadows that

ll am I goi