LAZARI had almost accepted that my search for my mate was futile when a scent slammed into me. An intoxicating scent and somehow, I found myself visibly drawn to it. “You have to find the source of that scent, Lazar. You have to find it. Trace it.” My wolf urged me, his excitement building slowly. My head snapped around, as I traced the scent to where it was coming from. The stage lights shone a small human woman, lying on the floor. She was stained, bruised and clearly hemorrhaging. Mate. MineMy heart didn't beat; it exploded into a white-hot furnace of protective rage. She was fragile, injured, and utterly precious. The animals who had done this to her would burn."I'LL BUY HER." I declared. My voice cut through the tense silence. Maximus, the operator, stammered, "Sir, I must advise you, she is….""I know what she is," I growled. "I bid twenty thousand." Double the normal price. It shut everyone up instantly. "Sold! To the gentleman in blue!" the fool announced.I moved with
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