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71. Hardick

Author: Naomi D.
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-16 23:13:32
Ford’s pov

“Is it weird that I’m nervous?” Nivia asked as we stepped into her bed.

“Nervous about what?” I could feel her nerves through our shared bond, and it felt overwhelming. What was troubling my mate to this extent?

“Everything,” she sighed, as she placed her head on my chest. “Going back to the Night Claw pack. The marking, the becoming an official Luna, getting rid of the council and, um,” she spoke the next bit in a hushed voice, “the sex.”

“The sex?” I asked.

She giggled, “Of course that’s the thing you focus on.”

“What concerns you specifically, darling?” I asked, trying to be helpful and not dismiss her worries.

“What if everyone is mad I left? Or what if they’ve forgotten about me? Or what if things changed too much or they all hate me?”

I pulled my mate closer to my chest, “none of those concerns are valid, Nivia. Everyone misses you, and they all adore you.”

“I didn’t even say goodbye,” Nivia said with a cute little pout.

“I told the pack you left to assist your family;
Naomi D.

Sorry! It's funny, when I last wrote a chapter I hdd 90 readers and now it's up to 400! I had writer's block and fibro body. Lots of headaches and aches, and no motivation or inspiration. i had most of the story planned, but this part I didn't. i still am not sure how to handle the council exactly, but a sex chapter isn't that hard for me to come up with. So i figured the rest would come once I forced myself to sit down and write. I'm going to do the same tomorrow. Let's see what I can come up with!

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Laura Phillips Garrett
So happy they are back together, in every way. How about they have a few more days at Iron River, with lots of family and promises of help, then have them go back to talk to Aunt Kat. Once back in Night Claw, all the planning begins. Whatever you do, I can’t wait, because I know it will be good!
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Naomi D.
o that's a rough combo! thank you for your support and patience!
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chadeblack87
I have lupus and fibro so i know how hard it can be. Plus i have migraines as well. I have been reading your books for a long time and enjoy them very much.
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