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“Don’t worry, comrade, she is safe. Close your eyes and breathe slowly with me.”
Before he finished, he drifted into a deep sleep. In the forest, alone, with Lunara. Back to his den. As a pup. To the beginning.
Gaby held her breath as Cricket opened the apartment door. She had hoped it was Steele, but Rylee, two other men, and Rachel walked in.
Rylee nodded at Cricket. “We are ready. Check on her in the morning.”
“Yes, ma’am.” She gave Gaby a thumbs up and left.
Gaby’s pulse raced. She glanced at the clock, exactly nine p.m. Time for signing the non-disclosure in front of the witnesses and the blood marking or rather, maiming.
Rylee took Gaby by the arm. “Relax, it’s not as bad as you think.” She furrowed her brow. “Unless you changed your mind?”
“No. I just thought…Steele would be here…as a witness.” At least Cricket had hinted.
“I’m sorry. I thought he’d be here as well. With his memory back, he’s a bit confused.”
You mean conflicted. Gaby swallowed. “Confused? About me or about his old identity?”
“There will be an adjustment period. He might need time to sort out his new memories and see how they coincide with his old ones.”
Did he regret marrying her? Cricket explained the entire human and werewolf relationship taboo. Likely, the only way they could continue their relationship was if she remained his pet. One that didn’t involve marriage or the mating bond. Maybe, he remembered another beloved. Not necessarily the princess. “Is it too late to compel me to forget instead?”
“Lev could compel you to forget.” Rylee frowned and turned to Rachel. “What do you think, Doc? Should I call Lev?”
“If you don’t mind, ma’am, I’d like to talk to Gaby privately.”
“Very well. Go in the bedroom, we’ll wait,” said Rylee.
“Thank you. We’ll be back shortly.”
Gaby followed Rachel into the bedroom and closed the door. “Won’t be private since they can hear us,” she scoffed.
“True enough, but with all eyes on you, they can be intimidating.” Rachel smiled. “However, let’s make this conversation really private.” She picked up a remote and pressed a button. “Okay, now they can’t hear us.”
“What did you do?”
“Latest lycan tech. This device emits a sound frequency that acts as a wall to prevent them from eavesdropping.”
“So what do you want to tell me?”
“I know our mating no longer makes a difference, since I’m full werewolf now, but Lev never gave a damn if I remained human. We loved each other despite our species differences. I believe you still have and will alway
s have Steele’s heart.”
“You’re telling me not to forget him.”
“Yes.”
“I appreciate your advice, but Lev is not a prince, and certainly not the king’s brother.”
“Point taken. However, once a wolf claims you there is no turning back.”
“The best I can hope for is to be his personal pet with little to no rights.”
“Not necessarily true. My father technically belongs to Selene, but you would never know it.”
“You think I should risk my heart?”
