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I woke up on my bed in the pack house, not sure how I got here. Last thing I remember is being in Toni's car last night. My cheeks blushed a bit when I thought of his handsome face. I don't like that Ash and I don't have adjoining rooms here. In fact, he's across the hall. I washed my face and brushed my teeth really quick. I changed into some black joggers and a tight gray shirt, before stepping out into the hall. I knocked on Ash's door, but he didn't answer, which was odd. 'Where are you?' I linked him. 'Breakfast. You were taking too long and my stomach was growling at me.' 'Rude. I'm coming. There better be a plate for me.' I'm surprised he didn't just wake me up sooner. I ran down the stairs towards the large dining area for the pack. My eyes were focused on my feet, trying to make sure I didn't miss a step. I hit something hard, causing me to almost fall back. A hand caught me, and pulled me back up."You good? You really should keep your eyes up." Tate smirked at me. His
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"I was beginning to think you had died on the way here." Ash joked as I took my seat next to him.Toni had left to work on some beta training duties. I need to tell Charles that Toni is my mate, but I worry for Toni when I do. I honestly need to tell all my parents. I sighed thinking about how that conversation will go. Ash and I finished breakfast together and then had private training with Charles. Charles had both of us train in wolf form. He's trying to build Talia and my stamina. It's harder for me to fight in wolf form. There's a disconnection between the way I want to fight and the way she fights. We're not used to one another still. 'You need to be in wolf form as often as possible. You need to get used to one another. You're fighting worse than the pups that just got their wolf.' Charles linked me. It hurt to hear, but I knew he was right. Talia and I need to bond. We don't have the same bond as everyone else. She feels close to me since she could feel me over the years. I
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I'm glad I told all of them together about my mate. Dad understands too well what it's like to be judged by what you are and not who you are. I know he'll like Toni. "I'm sorry that didn't go the way it should have." Ash still sounded so upset. I shook my head. "Don't be. I felt the support from you, mom and dad. Thank you." I squeezed him in a side hug. "You'll always have my support in anything you do. I'm here for you Twinkie." He smiled real big at me. It made me think of the first time he got in a fight with a kid who was being mean to me. He had a swollen cheek and some scrapes from the fight, but he gave me a big grin when he won. I remember feeling so loved and protected. He's like my sunshine on a dark cloudy day. My great protector. I teared up again… I'm overly emotional. "You're the best brother in the world, Ash. I mean that." He squeezed me real tight. "Let's get you ready for that date." He said, pushing me to my room. "Where are you going anyway?" "I don't kno
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My alarm sounded and I wanted to beat myself up for not going to bed sooner. Toni dropped me off at my room around 10, giving me a kiss goodnight. Ash and I had stayed up talking till around 1 in the morning talking about the date. He and I were both dragging our feet this morning. I haven't seen Charles or Eryn since yesterday evening before the date. I'm not sure what Charles is doing, probably avoiding me. He's the worst at apologies.I know I have training with Eryn after school today so he'll probably try to make it up to me in some way. Eryn always went out of his way when he wanted to make someone feel better. He's a good guy, just being king has put too much pressure on him. He's too stressed all the time and it's taking its toll on him. I can see it in the way he's changed.I got dressed and ready quickly, having hit snooze too many times. I bunched my hair in a messy bun and ran out with Ash. His hair was standing in many different ways and yet he still looked so handsome. H
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Science went by too quickly. I kind of wish Toni and I had more classes together. Toni was walking me to my art class even though his class was on the opposite side of the building. "Are you sure it's okay? You're going to be late." I asked him again, feeling guilty. "Yes I'm certain. I love walking with you. I'm taking every extra minute I can with you." He pulled at my hand turning me into him and giving me a quick hug, before turning me back around. It was so fast I almost didn't realize what happened. We got to the art room faster than either of us intended. He let go of my hand and I felt so empty all of a sudden. The more time I spend with him the lonelier I get when he's gone. "I'll meet you outside for lunch. I'll come sit with you." He smiled at me as he left down the hall. He looked back at me a couple times, catching me watching him. "Are you going to come in?" Josh's head peaked out from the room, bringing me out of my daze. I cleared my throat real quick. "Yeah. Yup
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I woke up, with a massive headache, at the nurse's office. Toni was holding my hand, and Ash was hovering behind him. They both looked so concerned and deep in thought. They hadn't noticed me come to yet. "What happened?" I asked my throat raspy. "I was hoping you could tell me." Ash responded a bit snappy. He was scared. "I remember being in art and then.." I thought about it a moment and then it all rushed to me at once. "Dex.." I whispered his name. Toni tensed up beside me. "What did he do?" Reep was near the surface, traces of his growl in Toni's voice. "I mind traveled by mistake. I have never done that before and I didn't know how to leave. He took advantage of that and got me under his spell again. I only broke away because I heard mom's voice tell me to think about…" I paused for a moment a bit embarrassed. "Think about what? What do you mean you heard mom?" Ash asked a bit inpatient. "I don't know. Her voice just popped into my head like she was there with me. She to
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Dad was a great flier. He knew how to fly so that I felt safe in his arms. I've always called him my shadow protector. He's always there but unnoticed until you need him. He gives Ash and I space to discover ourselves while still staying involved. He doesn't pressure us into anything and lets us decide what's best for us. I'm definitely a daddy's girl. I enjoyed the flight over the ocean. I had no idea it was so far. I realize why Eric said I would be gone for a while. Dad let me touch the ocean water as we flew by. It was really nice. I could tell dad was getting a bit tired from carrying me so long though. Usually when you bring your child they are small and not an almost fully grown adult. We approached an island that looked like it was glowing red. I could see dragons flying around it. The largest dragons I had ever seen. Their scales shone so brightly under the sunlight that they almost blinded me. I got a little nervous as we approached. I could see a volcano in the center of
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We made it back around 8. I felt pretty tired from all the flying. It was really beautiful though to be up in the sky while the stars were shining. "I love you Tater tot." Dad gave me a big hug "I love you too Dad." We went our separate ways after landing. I headed to Ash's room knowing he was there. "Ashy ash. Where are you?" I playfully sang as I entered his room. "Knock much?" He snapped as he pulled his pants over his underwear. "My bad." I shielded my eyes. "It's safe now." He sounded a bit annoyed. "What's up with you?" He's usually happy to see me after we've been apart. "Just cranky. It's nothing." He smiled at me, but it wasn't his usual smile. 'They won't accept me as king. They all told Eryn they wouldn't hold the meeting with me there.' The faces of sour elders came to my mind and my heart shattered into a million pieces. "One sec. I actually forgot something. I'll be right back." I backed out of the room and closed the door. Those fuckers. How dare they deny h
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