Lycan"s Mate

he knew he would do anything

hurt you again" Ryder whi

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

stal asked, her vo

our mate" he

eyes searched his face, trying to proces

ave been searching for

and he gently brushed a st

spine and she felt a spark of

and she leaned into Ryder's to

to her lips and he fe

grew, until it seemed to

ed softly, urging him to

tal was ready. He didn't want to sc

lips brushing against her

at Ryder, her gaze searching his face. Fo

wolf?" Crystal

fluid motion, he transf

rized by the majestic

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

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

asn't sure if she was ready to

worries a bit but she still felt a mix of emotion

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

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

r and Crystal felt free -

w denser and the trees seem

exhilaration, the wind w

pressed against Ryder's fur as

oked up to see a beautiful lake glinting. The water

edge and Crystal slid off his back

is eyes watching her with a gentle intensity. Crystal reac

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

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

d she felt a spark of connection. She

smiled, his eyes crin

sound was the gentle lapping o

in the sky, casting its si

d get you home," he said,

of disappointment that their ti

?" she asked, curiosity

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

ingly. "I'm from the Moonlight

should escort you home," he sa

ehind them, they walked through the fores

trust him and his prese

k's territory, Crystal felt a sense

eyes bore hers. "I'll l

odded, "T

welcome",

ppeared into the darkness, leavi

shadows, their gaze fixed intently on Crystal. The moonlight seemed