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I had rented. I turned the key and as the car started; a hearty rumble arose from the engine. I wasted no time as I punched the accelerator and I quickly merged onto the parkway. I smiled as

e before I would be forced to speak with him, but that moment was not going to be now. As of this particular moment, I found myself rolling down the window allowing the sultry

ing me to be there. I sensed a pull when I perused the map of North America, my eyes had centered on the small mountain town. I felt as though

caught the first flight to New York City and then jumped a connection flight to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. From there I rented t

y of the unruly 4 year constantly kicking the back of my seat burned into my mind. A faint growl pursed my lips, and whining, oh my goodness, they were resilient, and their mother was a coddling fool to not discipline them properly. Wolf pups were so much better behaved. They ma

mate. My heart ached slightly at the prospect that I may never find my fated mate, yet I was okay with that. I felt, deep in my soul that it was better to

. Thinking of my brothers and my sister back home, my best friend Meredith

him or reject him. But be aware sweet child, the vision from the Goddess was clear, once your feet leave the isle of Scotland, you will never be able to return. B

anted was something quiet, and a lovely little mountain town sounded delightful, so when she had suggested, I gave n

e Hampton Inn in Morgantown. I was looking forward to the tranquility, the solace to reevaluate what I wanted in life, and experience something new. I turned the rad

d hit some construction along the way, but I didn't mind. The green rolling

ven flirted with me a little, being he probably wasn't much old than I. His name was Josh, and his Appalachian accent was thick and charming,

s on the luggage rack beside the door. I flopped down onto the bed and thankfully it was soft, with an inviting

Aurora?" I spoke softly to my wolf. I heard

to go, and it was her idea in the first place to flee before my father had us wed to someone such as the vile Ludwig. She believed coming to America would prove fruitful in

in order." I mumbled to myself, although A

Her voice echoed in my head. I

t does sound go

it delivered to my hotel. It was perfect and I quickly pulled out my phone and chose the restaurant, ordered the steak, mashed potatoes, a large

he remainder of the night as I flipped through the multitude of channels and found absolutely nothing worthwhile to watch. I reached over and turned my phone back on, against my better judgement, however I had promised Mer

disgusted with your actions. We need you to come

fe." Mom. I sighed as I took a deep breath, they were tag-teaming me. It was bad enough that my fa

e two preceding messages still ignited my anx

o Mere as I pondered what I was going to write to

ugh I had no intentions of coming back before my two weeks were over. I did feel bad for lying to my parents, but I kne

m working on a project here in the states." I paused before I continued, I suppo

chosen mate. I am sorry for the disappointment

t feel guilt for my betrayal, yet I didn't need to be chastised lik

have, my father especially. Of course, had I not departed hastily, my father would

e wasn't going to let this go, and certainly not going to let me off. Aurora tucked he

elt myself become agitated with her. "Damn dog." I muttered, knowing full well that she was as guilty as I for this betrayal, and yet I was solely gett

thinking! I demand you come home immediately!" The heavy Scottish accent was f

My voice sounded much more assured than I was, and

indulged in your "career" long enough and it's time you take your place as the future Queen, stop galivanting around the world fixing up old buildings. Enough!" he shouted. I winced, hearing a coup

Damn you, Bridgette!" I heard the distinctive roar of my father's wolf; I had infuriated them both. Thankfully I was in another continent I thought to myself. I felt the tears

outh as I said it. Words I would never be able to take back. Fuck, I was done for. There was a bri

ou out of the Pack River Tay! You wish to be alone, you will be just that and forever, for you will never be allowed to set foot back onto these pack grounds. You, my daughter, will forever be my blood, but as of today, you will no l

my ears, knowing he had disconnected our call. I crumpled back down onto the floor and sobbed;

ause of my own actions, because of my selfishness, because I d

d and took a deep breath. The pain in my heart was genuine, I never dreamed that I would be cast out by my own father! However, realistically, I knew I would be okay. I had a great career and had savings of my own. I would

ong auburn mane out of my face. I needed to find a local club, one that was da