Total pages in book: 47
Estimated words: 44044 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 220(@200wpm)___ 176(@250wpm)___ 147(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 44044 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 220(@200wpm)___ 176(@250wpm)___ 147(@300wpm)
He wasn’t alone, but he was the leader. The one in charge. The one making the decisions. All of this information came to her as she ran at full speed on paws that hadn’t yet ever seen this kind of action.
Suddenly she burst out of the trees and found herself in a large meadow. The sun shone bright on the dense grass and colorful flowers.
Sienna came to a stop and shifted back into her human form. This was the place. This was the time.
There was no roar to greet her. There was no need now. She had heeded his calling.
The lion took her breath away when he came into view. He swaggered lazily toward her, his gait steady and sure, his body swaying back and forth until he came to a stop a few yards away. He cocked his head to one side and seemed to take her in before finally shifting.
Sienna swallowed as she was faced with a giant man. He wore nothing but jeans. No shoes or shirt. His chest was broad and tanned, his skin smooth as silk. He had brown hair that hung around his shoulders and a leather necklace. He was bigger than any wolf shifter she’d ever seen, including the Alpha Protectors.
He smiled, which calmed her racing heart. “You are a powerful little shewolf.”
Sienna licked her lips. “I…”
“You didn’t know of your powers until recently, did you?”
“No.” She was surprised she was able to speak.
“I’ve been waiting for you.”
“Why?”
“Because you’re the chosen one.”
“Chosen for what?” she asked, confused.
“Chosen to hear me and take my message back to your people.”
“Why me?” She tried hard not to tremble.
“I do not know, Little wolf. It was predestined.”
She nodded. Heavens knew enough odd things had happened today to keep her from questioning her fate. “Did you chase Drow off the cliff?”
“Yes. He was a very bad presence. His people were never going to punish him appropriately. He would have terrorized your community for years to come. The threat is over.”
“Thank you.” Was that the appropriate response?
He smiled. “You’re welcome.”
“Is that it? Did you come to tell me that?” Any bear or wolf could have figured that out on their own.
“No, Little wolf. I came to reassure you.”
“Reassure me of what?”
“My pride means you no harm. We’ve been on the move for many months, looking for a place to settle down. Looking for mates.”
Sienna’s breath hitched.
The lion smiled. “We have no females among us, Little wolf, but we do not mate with other species of shifters. We have no interest in bear or wolf shifters. There are no humans in this area, so we are moving on.”
She was grateful for the message, but she had questions. “How have you been lurking among us without being detected?”
“Ah, we are a powerful species. We can block our scent, sound, and even our physical presence. One of your pack’s wolf mates did detect me one night. I was sniffing around, not blocking, to see if any of your people could sense me, and she caught my scent. I believe she is the one among you who has the gift of a powerful sense of smell.”
“Rylee…”
He nodded. “A dozen of us approached a group of bears that same night. Females. They saw us. We mean no one among either of your species any harm. You have my word that we are moving on from this territory. You will not sense us again.”
“Thank you.”
The giant lion shifter pressed his hands together and gave a little bow.
“What is your name?” she asked.
“Navin. And yours is Sienna, am I right?”
She smiled. “Yes. Nice to meet you, Navin. You’ve been very close to us many times without us knowing, haven’t you?”
“Indeed, Little wolf.” He chuckled. “It was…entertaining, but I’m sorry to have caused you all so much anxiety. It’s been a long time since we’ve encountered other species. We’ve enjoyed watching the ways of both the wolves and the bears. Interesting species, both of you.”
Sienna could only smile again.
“Your mate is very concerned. I hope that he will not punish you for your transgressions. I can assure you it was not your doing or your fault. You could not have ignored my powerful call. I brought you here. I blocked your mate from being able to track you beyond where you parted from the bear.”
“Why me?”
“You were open to my intrusion.”
“Intrusion?”
“Into your mind. You are pure at heart and a thoughtful Little shewolf. Kind and loving. Your Alpha pack leaders are lucky to have you among them. Though you will not detect me or any of my people again, you will have visions of other things from time to time and serve your people with your advanced knowledge.”
“I hope I don’t have to sneak out of a window and lie to my mate very often,” she quipped.
Navin chuckled, the sound deep and vibrant. “I should think not. I suspect your bottom will be very red tonight. But I do not believe you will mind so much.” He winked at her. He really did know things. Too many things.