he knew he would do anything

hurt you again" Ryder wh

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

ystal asked, her v

our mate" he r

eyes searched his face, trying to process

have been searching fo

d and he gently brushed a s

spine and she felt a spark of e

d and she leaned into Ryder's t

to her lips and he f

grew, until it seemed to

led softly, urging him to

stal was ready. He didn't want to s

lips brushing against her

at Ryder, her gaze searching his face. For

wolf?" Crystal

fluid motion, he transfo

erized by the majesti

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

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

wasn't sure if she was ready to

r worries a bit but she still felt a mix of emotio

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

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

er and Crystal felt free -

ew denser and the trees see

exhilaration, the wind

pressed against Ryder's fur a

oked up to see a beautiful lake glinting. The water w

edge and Crystal slid off his bac

his eyes watching her with a gentle intensity. Crystal rea

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

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

d she felt a spark of connection. She k

smiled, his eyes cri

sound was the gentle lapping

in the sky, casting its s

d get you home," he said,

of disappointment that their tim

?" she asked, curiosity g

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

singly. "I'm from the Moonligh

I should escort you home," he s

behind them, they walked through the fore

trust him and his pres

k's territory, Crystal felt a sense o

s eyes bore hers. "I'll

odded, "Th

welcome"

appeared into the darkness, leav

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