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I decide I can’t stand it anymore.
“Okay, spill. What is it?” I demand. Darrien turns to face me, his expression serious.
“Miss Gale-” I cut him off.
“Ryann.” I remind him. He grimaces.
“Miss Ryann.” I sigh, it’s progress at least.
“You should not invite men into your room so easily. Particrly other Shifters. I believe it. will upset
Alpha Kane. He’s a good man, I don’t like to see him disrespected.” He states. bluntly. I stare at him in
shock. I did not see thising. Does Darrien think Bemy and I are… I don’t know what exactly, but
the way he’s staring is heavy with implications.
“We were just watching a movie. Besides, that has nothing to do with Bemy.” I say stiffly. Darrien
raises an eyebrow.
“With all due respect Miss Ryann. His scent is all over you and your room.” he points out. I flush red. I
had no idea that Shifter’s sense of smell was powerful enough to identify different scents on people,
although realistically I probably should have worked that one out on my own. Does this mean that
everyone can tell when I’ve been spending time with Bemy? Why
didn’t he say something? The jerk. I feel so awkward, and Darrien definitely thinks Bemy and I are
hooking up.
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“That’s not what it’s like. He’s just been hanging out to keep an eye on me, just like you are
now.” I argue.
“Besides, your warning is unnecessary. I don’t generally invite strange men into my room or bed.” I look
away, feeling awkward.
“You invited me to sit on the bed.” He argues. I roll my eyes.
“It was apletely different scenario.” My message tone goes off and I grab my phone,
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eager to seize the distraction.
Bemy- I’ve arranged for lunch to be sent to you all at around 12. I didn’t mean to offend. you before.
Iugh at the message. So Bemy has reverted back to giving me food as an apology. Well I suppose
I overreacted a little too.
Ryann- Sorry I overreacted a bit. You were just trying to help.
I send the message, then send another as an afterthought.
Ryann- Why didn’t you mention that Shifters would be able to tell we’ve spent time together from my
scent??? It’s super awkward.
Bemy- I forgot you wouldn’t know and I was in a hurry this morning. That does exin the strange
look my sister gave me when I got home though.
Ryann-…..It’s probably almost as ufortable as the look Darrien gave me.
Bemy- Oops.
I drop the phone back to the table. This is going to be hard to exin to Megan. I’m surprised she
hasn’t called or texted to ask about it already. Darrien looks curious.
“Bemy ordered lunch for us at around 12. I don’t know what though.” Darrien nods.
“I think Alpha Kane must be very fond of you.” Hements pointedly. Nervously, I ask;
“What makes you say that?”
“He treats you special, he’s always in a good mood after he’s around you, he’s overly concerned about
your well–being. Not to mention, he’s made sure that everyone at thepound knows that you are
free toe and go as you wish. I don’t know any other non- Shifter with that privilege, and he’s only
known you for a few days.” he lists off. I had no idea about thatst one. Bemy never mentioned it
and I haven’t actually tried to go to thepound on my own. I’m lost in thought and am pulled back to
reality when Darrien
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continues.
“He definitely seems attached to you. In fact he treats you like-” He cuts himself off and his eyes go
wide. I can see the wheels turning in his head as all the little pieces fall into ce.
“You asked Megan if Shifters can have non–Shifter mates.” he says slowly. I try andugh it
off.
“Weren’t you pretending you don’t listen to our conversations? And yeah, if I’m going to find his mate it
helps to have the facts.” I try and exin it away. He shakes his head.
“I’ve heard Alpha Kane and Megan discuss your abilities. You don’t need any of that information to find
his mate.” he states firmly. What? Bemy said that my powers weren’t going to be made public
knowledge. I guess I should have known that Darrien wouldn’t really count. He is pretty much Megan’s
shadow after all. I stand up and walk into my kitchen area, trying to put a little space between us.
Darrien stands up and follows me. He’s so huge that it makes me feel even more crowded despite the
added distance. So much for that n.
“I was just curious.” I try again. Darrien shakes his head.
“You’re his m-” I cut him off.
“Don’t say it!” I demand in a harsh whisper. Being careful not to raise my voice and wake
Logan.
“I’m right though aren’t I? Why haven’t you told him?” Darrien asks.
“Why haven’t you told Megan how you feel?” I swing it back to him. He jerks back as if I pped him.
“How…” he trails off. I give him a weak smile.
“It’s pretty obvious. At least it is to me.” Darrien returns to his seat. He leans his head in his hands and
looks miserable.
“By the time I realised how I felt, she was already with Tristan. Now she’s engaged and it’s toote.” I
wonder if I should tell him about his tie to Megan. I decide that might be a little too.
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direct. I try another method. Maybe if I just give him a bit of hope,
“I wouldn’t give up just yet. Megan… well, Tristan isn’t the one she’s fated to be with. Fate always
works things out in the end.” Darrien is suddenly in front of me, he grabs me by the
shoulders and makes me face him.
“You’re sure of this?” He looks desperate. I nod. He looks so hopeful. I’m d I was able to help a little.
“Is she my fate Ryann?” Darrien’s tone is almost pleading. I can’t bring myself to look him in
the eyes.
“Yes.” I finally blurt out, almost against my will. So much for being subtle about it. He went. ahead and
just asked me.
“But you need to keep quiet about it, at least for now. She isn’t ready to hear it. But I promise. to do
what I can to help. Bemy is going to help too.” Darrien seems reluctant. He thinks over my words.
“Is that why you haven’t told Alpha Kane that you’re his mate? You don’t think he’s ready?” he
questions. I shrug and look away.
Maybe, he doesn’t really know me, even if his instincts are driving him towards me. Not to mention he’s
already under a lot of pressure to pick a mate, I don’t want that to influence his decision. Or maybe I’m
the one who’s not ready. I’ve only known him a few days.” I mutter, more to myself than to Darrien.
“You don’t n to tell him then? I’m sure he would be d to have you as his mate. Do you have some
objection to him?” I shake my head.
“That’s not it. I will tell him, eventually. But I barely know him. I’m not ready to suddenly be his mate.” I
try and exin. Darrien frowns.
“He would never force you to be anything you aren’t ready for.” he assures me.
“I’m not ready for him to think of me as his mate. He wouldn’t be able to help that.”
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“Ryann, I think you’ll find it won’t take long for him to begin thinking of you that way regardless of if you
tell him or not.” I sigh.
“I know. But I need more time. Fate always sorts itself out in the end, most of the time trying to hurry it
along does more harm than good.” A horrifying thought urs to me.
“You won’t tell him will you?” I stare up at Darrien. He contemtes it for a moment before shaking his
head.
“It shoulde from you. Although I can’t say that I’ll lie to him if he asks me outright. He is my Alpha. I
don’t believe it is likely that an asion should arise where he would ask me though.” I close my eyes,
relieved.
“Thank you Darrien. You know, I didn’t think you were this talkative. I’m sort of surprised.” I
“I don’t usually have so much to say.” I nod.
“Fair enough. Well, at least I was right about one thing. We are definitely going to be good.
friends.” Darrien smiles at me.
“Actually, I think we will be family. But yes, we are friends.”
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