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sink and made quick work of cleaning them out. Clean up
many scenes like this?
He turned off the taps and dried his hands on a dishtowel
before turning toward her, his hip resting against the sink. His
eyes were sad, haunted. It comes with being a wolf.
Juliana wracked her brain for something to say, something
to take away his pain, but could come up with nothing more
than, I m sorry you lost your mother and sister so horribly.
So am I. He closed his eyes. I m more sorry I almost
lost you because I was a coward.
Juliana s heart kicked in her chest. You are?
I love you, Juliana. He opened his eyes again and they
were coated with raw emotion. I couldn t have gone on if I d
lost you without you knowing that. If those men& He
frowned. How in the hell did you beat the shit out of them like
that?
Juliana laughed out loud, amused by the wide eyed look of
astonishment on his face. Didn t you notice the books on
Japanese and other Asian cultures?
Yeah& The frown lines marring his forehead deepened.
Well, I just love my foreign cultures, and martial arts is
really big in some of them. Actually, there are lots of non-
Asian cultures who also have some pretty impressive combat
techniques.
Derek blinked, then laughed. You really are more than
just a ballerina, aren t you?
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She nodded, sobering. I can handle myself, Derek. You
don t have to worry about me.
I ll never stop worrying about you. He walked across
the kitchen area until he stood before her, and cupped her jaw
in his hand. But I won t run away from you, or what I feel for
you ever again.
A strange tingling started at Juliana s toes and quickly
traveled up her body. What
It s time. Derek smiled as a beam of moonlight shone
through the doorway, brighter than any beam of light Juliana
had seen before. Juliana, I give you freely my heart and soul
for your keeping, to hold in your hands from this night
forward.
Juliana s eyes watered as she realized this must be the
vow. The tingling sensation in her body grew hot as words
came from nowhere and poured from her mouth. Derek, I take
your heart and soul into my body, and in turn, gift you with my
love, my breath, my very being.
Derek s eyes grew wet. I promise to live each moment
only for you, and to cherish each second of your existence.
I promise to live only for you, and to die without your
existence.
Derek took both her hands in his. I choose you, Juliana,
as the bearer of my children, and the owner of my heart.
I choose you, Derek, as the father of my children, and the
keeper of my soul.
By the light of the moon, I become one with you,
Juliana.
By the light of the moon, I become one with you,
Derek.
Scorching hot pain blazed across Juliana s right palm and
she jerked her hands out of Derek s, noticing him do the same
thing. A crescent shape glowed in her palm. What is this?
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Derek held her hand to his mouth and kissed the half
moon shape, his cool lips soothing the burn. The mark of the
moon. We ve exchanged the moon vow and will be joined as
one for eternity.
Juliana smiled, her heart full of joy, and kissed the man
she loved. So what happens now?
Now, we pack up what you need and move you in to my
house for the night. The whole pack will be leaving the area for
good soon, though. We can t risk more hunters coming. The
joy in his eyes fled. Juliana, you might be better off not seeing
your family much. If they find out
She placed a finger over his lips and grinned. Don t you
worry. I ve spent my whole adult life dodging my parents and
keeping secrets from them. Besides, she added, Mr. and Mrs.
Van Alder will probably promptly die of shock when they find
out their daughter has married a black man who wears T-shirts
instead of tuxedos, and isn t a member of one of New York s
finest families.
He groaned. I m in for a lot of fun, aren t I?
Oh, yes. She laughed. No matter how they react, it
doesn t matter. You re my soul mate. My life is with you.
And mine with you. He kissed her forehead and pulled
her close, resting his jaw on top of her head as she snuggled
against his chest.
Derek?
Hmm?
She shivered, a tiny sliver of fear creeping in. Do you
have to bite me now?
The moon vow changes you into a werewolf, but you
have to wait until the next full moon to shift shape the first
time. He chuckled, then dropped his voice to a low, sexy tone.
But I can bite you anytime you want.
Well, Jason did give us an hour. I think there s some time
left before he comes to drag us out of here.
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A howl sounded from the deck and they turned their heads
to see a gorgeous white wolf standing there. It blinked an
amethyst colored eye and ran away, disappearing before it
reached the cover of the forest.
Juliana gasped. What was that?
The White Wolf, Derek answered, smiling from ear to
ear. She has given us a blessing of love and happiness.
He gazed down at her, his eyes blazing red with desire.
I ve never truly made love to a woman, but I ll go as slow and
gentle as you like. I ll do whatever you ask.
Just love me, Derek. She kissed him long and hard,
grinning against his mouth as she realized the man may try to
go slow and gentle, but it just wasn t in him. And she wouldn t
have it any other way.
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About the Author
Crystal-Rain Love is a romantic suspense, paranormal
romance, and contemporary romance author. She lives in
Kentucky with her three children and a variety of pets, big and
small. When not writing, she can be found reading, watching
Supernatural, or spending time with her family.
For more information on the author, please visit her
website at www.crystalrainlove.com.
Also by This Author
Single Titles
The Fire Still Burns, Sapphire Blue Publishing
Moonlit Dream, Sapphire Blue Publishing
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