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Fane lunged one final tis and landed jaws first on top of his prey, breaking its back instantly The wolf enjoyed the spoils of the hunt and once he had his fill he found a sunny spot, the grass war the warm air ruffle his fur, Fane’sto It was like his soul needed to feel its other half and if he went too long without that contact, he beca to her; he just sort of slipped into her thoughts, enjoying being with her even if he couldn’t physically touch her Once his as content that their an the run back to the guest house He would need a shower after his run and he still had his vows to write He was really struggling hat to say to Jacquelyn, he knehat he felt, but he just couldn’t find adequate words to tell her

After a shower and sitting and staring at a blank piece of paper, trying in vain to put his emotions into words, Fane decided to take a break As he was lying on the bed all he could think about was a certain fiery red head and that tonight she would be all his He had really been hoping that Jacque would be willing to incorporate the hu ceremony, but she wasn’t ready for that He had explained that their bonding was per married at 17 seemed tothat waiting really sucked

"Wolf- your way, hope you’re ready for this" Fane heard Jacque’s voice in his rinned at her playfulness, which was one of the things his wolf really liked about her: she played, so that even wolves in the wild did as a part of thedance

"I have been ready for you since I laid I eyes on you Be safe, I will see you shortly," he told her as he i her soft face He sent her that feeling as well and felt her shiver in response Thatat the tiet dressed just as he heard a knock at the front door

"It’s open," he said loudly

Fane’s ht you the vows you are to say during the cereotten Jacque an offering yet"

"I actually got her two things The first is an autographed book she told er owned a copy of I hope that it shows her that I listen when she speaks and the things that she feels are important to her are important to me as well The second I think I should show you" Fane walked out of the living roo with a small black box

"Fane, is that what I think it is?" Alina asked

"I know that she isn’t ready to go through the hue I have tried to explain to her that bonding is e, but still she wants to wait Through the bonding ceremony she will have my mark, my scent, and that will tell all Canis Lupus that she is nize this They will, however, recognize an engage her head when she said, "Barbarians, all of you Possessive, bossy, over-reacting wolves" Fane knew she was teasing because she was bea from ear to ear "Well, let me look at it"

Fane opened the black box to show his er of the one wo was a wide platinuraved all the way around the band in Ro’ (complete, absolute, unmovable, whole), and in the center was a very rare red dianize the band as the one that I gave you to hold onto until you et the stone?" his mother asked hi, I called Sorin and asked him to look in the vaults in the pack ured with the vast size of the vault and the centuries of things accu cereinally planned and I wanted the ring to be ready The day that Sorin took Lilly to her book store heand had the stone set I wanted red for two reasons One, she is my micul incendiu (little fire), with so e, and two, it will be a reminder of this day e both shed blood to bind our souls to each other"

Fane suddenly fell onto the couch, face held in his hands "Mama, how is it possible to love sooing to make your heart explode because you just can’t contain it?" Fane looked up at his ht

Alina sat down next to hi his free hand in hers "I don’t know if there is any way to explain or truly understand the bond between mates It’s not human; it’s beyond the realm of reason and that makes it hard to believe it is even possible I know you haven’t known her long, I know you are both young, but you will grow close faster than you can iine She will become your best friend and you will become hers Even now I know you feel it, that no one in this world will ever love you as she will You were born to love each other and that love will grow stronger as tioes on" Alina wiped a tear frorow fro Alpha male

"What if I don’t make her happy?" Fane’s voice was so soft, laced with fear and worry

"Oh, Fane" Alina began wrapping her ar him close "You will make her happy You will also make her mad, sad, and annoyed, probably a little claustrophobic at times, but you will make her happy Your ill step in when your human side steps out of line The wolf only sees black and white, all he understands is that she is your mate, that you must love her, protect her, provide for her, play with her, and ap of emotions the wolf does not understand She will ive her what no other man ever could: the other half of her soul"