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Decebel lowered his head and this tihly Jen let out a soft moan When he pulled back and stared into her eyes, his a She smiled and laid her head on his chest

He reveled in the joy she brought hi to keep her safe, anything to keep her in her place by his side With that inthat had been bothering him more and more lately The Fates had yet to su He could feel it The frustration at knowing there was nothing he could do to stop it was enough to have his wolf pacing constantly, wanting to tear so was

Chapter 5

"If you have ever felt the world melt ahen the woman you know is destined to be yours walks into the room; if you have felt your soul reach out to hers, finallyyou feel whole; if you tre the one who has that right; if the darkness ss you and you begin to suffocate at the thought of losing her – then you will have a small taste of what it is to be bonded" ~Costin

After the e split up Peri pulled Sally to the side just outside the room

"We need to talk"

Sally looked at Peri’s concerned face and nodded Peri turned without another word, obviously expecting Sally to follow Sally looked over her shoulder and saw Costin watching her He winked and nodded encouragingly, letting her know that he understood she needed to go

Peri entered the room that Decebel had made into Sally’s workroom To the left of the door were several beds Across fro table for Sally’s herbs, and behind the table on the ere shelves that ran the length of the room The shelves housed jars of crushed herbs, liquids, and various potted plants with different properties necessary to Sally’s healing ability The roo smell due to all the herbs and plants that filled it

Peri turned dra around her shoulders The pale eyes that resembled peridot stones narrowed as she stared intently at Sally

Sally sed loudly, unsure of what exactly Peri wanted to talk about, and so far not really liking the Fae’s behavior

"You need to complete the bond with your mate" Peri’s voice was firestion, but rather giving a coroaned as she sat on the tall bar stool that was next to her worktable

"I’m not ready, Peri" Sally looked anywhere but at the Fae

"What is there to be ready for? He is yourthe inevitable?"

Sally twisted her fingers nervously in her lap as she spoke