Untamed Fate (Magic Side: Wolf Bound 2)
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strange, so quickly.
I stuffed the whole lot of clothes into the bag, and then, after a deep
breath, I stood and wove a dress of shadows around me. “Okay. Let’s do
this.”
“Take my hand,” Jaxson said, his voice strained.
I turned around and stepped up behind him. My stomach spun. I was
cloaked in shadow, but I was still naked and only inches away from Jaxson
Laurent.
He held out his hand, and I clasped it. “Don’t be afraid.”
“I’m not,” I snapped.
Liar.
“Is your wolf ready?” he asked.
Oh, my God, yes please, I’m dying in here.
“She says yes,” I snarled.
“Good. Your wolf will know what to do. This time, let her come all the
way forward and take over. I’ll slow things down and push them along where
I need to. It’ll be easier every time.”
“Oka—”
The monster inside slammed against my chest. The breath burst from my
lungs as my ribs erupted in agony. Doubt strangled my thoughts. I couldn’t
do this. I wasn’t a werewolf. I was just a girl from Wisconsin way out of her
depth.
I fought back.
Release me! the wolf voice snarled.
I gritted my teeth. I’m not ready! This is too much!
Jaxson’s voice brushed over my skin. “It’s okay, Savy. Let her out.
You’ll still be you. It’s time.”
I screamed in protest and arched my back as the wolf inside took control.
Hair ripped across my bare arms and legs, and I dropped to my knees. My
skin stretched and my tendons strained as my muscles writhed. I cried out in