Embracing the Wolf by Nelson Stephanie

Author:Nelson, Stephanie [Nelson, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-05-22T22:00:00+00:00

The full moon was tonight, and we were all antsy. I’d slipped away from the house and found myself at the lake I’d shared with Sawyer. I kicked off my shoes and walked through the shallow water, twirling the huge diamond on my left hand. I still hadn’t talked to Elle, and it hurt. I wanted to run to her after I said yes to Adam, but after our fight, I didn’t think she’d be receptive to my excitement. As far as I knew, Adam’s parents hadn’t heard about our engagement. I could already hear Maggie’s next speech. I was trying my hardest not to let her voice penetrate my head. I knew the complications and danger regarding my bond with Adam, but I also knew we would both be miserable without each other.

I turned my hand over and examined the Chante mark. My entire palm was a raised scar. A design that looked like a four-leaf clover took up most of the space while an infinity symbol ran horizontally across it. A circle encompassed the mark.

A branch snapped just behind me. I whirled around, a growl vibrating up my throat. Since Adam pledging himself to me, my insecurities about fighting had faded away. The power running through me was strong and left me hyperaware of everything around me.

“Sorry,” Chelsea said, holding her hands up in surrender. “I didn’t mean to sneak up on you.”

Just behind her, Sage, Elle, Rachel, and Chloe stepped through the trees. Now that I was paying attention, I could hear more people coming. I guess I wasn’t hyperaware when lost in my own thoughts. I’d have to learn to juggle the two things.

“What’s going on?”

“We’re all itchy,” Rachel said, coming toward me. “Sage suggested we go for a swim, said it helps calm her down during the full moon.”

This would be Chelsea’s first full moon. I remembered how anxious I’d been during mine—feeling my wolf pushing forward, but not breaking free. It was uncomfortable at first and sensual. The brush of our beast beneath our skin amped up our already sensitive sex drives.

“How are you doing?”

Chelsea hugged her arms to her chest and then let them fall to her sides, only to cross them again. Yeah, she was anxious and revved up. Her curly brown hair blew back with the breeze.

“I’m trying to get used to it, ya know? I mean, up until two weeks ago, I didn’t even know stuff like this really existed, and now I’m living it.”

I nodded. “I felt the same way when it happened to me. I even refused to believe they were werewolves, even when Joe stripped in front of me and transformed. I was convinced it was some sort of parlor trick.”

Chelsea smiled at me. “How long did it take for you to come to terms with it?”

I snorted. “I think I’m still coming to terms with it, but I accepted it after about two months. It’s scary, I know, but it’s also pretty damn cool. The Everwood pack is great, and we’re lucky to be part of their pack.

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