Lycan's Mate

he knew he would do anything

e hurt you again" Ryder w

saw sincerity and deep affection in his gaze. She felt a sense of

rystal asked, her

your mate" he

eyes searched his face, trying to proces

have been searching f

d and he gently brushed a st

r spine and she felt a spark of

ed and she leaned into Ryder's

d to her lips and he

grew, until it seemed to

wled softly, urging him t

ystal was ready. He didn't want to

s lips brushing against he

at Ryder, her gaze searching his face. Fo

r wolf?" Crystal

a fluid motion, he transf

merized by the majest

low eyes. His muscles rippled, his powerful legs propelling him forward with ease. His fac

ling of uncertainty. She had just been rejected by someone,

wasn't sure if she was ready t

er worries a bit but she still felt a mix of emoti

tement as she reached out to touch Ryder's fur. He nuzzl

r arms around his neck. As Ryder began to run, Crystal felt the

er and Crystal felt free -

ew denser and the trees seem

exhilaration, the wind w

k pressed against Ryder's fur

ooked up to see a beautiful lake glinting. The water

edge and Crystal slid off his back

his eyes watching her with a gentle intensity. Crystal reac

t Ryder and he seemed to be looking back at her. For the first time since meeting R

ing Crystal's face. "You're safe now," he said, his voice low

nd she felt a spark of connection. She

r smiled, his eyes cr

y sound was the gentle lapping

in the sky, casting its si

ld get you home," he said,

of disappointment that their ti

m?" she asked, curiosity

nversation. "I'm from the Star blood pack" he repl

singly. "I'm from the Moonlight

"I should escort you home," he

behind them, they walked through the fores

d trust him and his pre

ck's territory, Crystal felt a sense

is eyes bore hers. "I'll

nodded, "T

e welcome

sappeared into the darkness, lea

e shadows, their gaze fixed intently on Crystal. The moonlight seeme