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been absolutely sure the special form of communication could go both ways. "Nay, of

course not. He is scenting his mate, claiming him so all will know Guaire belongs to Niall."

And indeed that was what the big wolf was doing. He rubbed his head against

every inch of Guaire he could reach. Guaire was laughing, whether because it tickled or

he was simply filled with joy, Abigail could not tell, but regardless, her friend appeared

quite happy with what the man--werewolf--he loved was doing.

She turned away from the other couple, giving them their privacy. "Is that why you

rub your face against me when we are making love?" Or used to.

"Yes. I crave scenting you as a wolf."

"But you did not trust me enough to tell me of your true nature, so you could not do

it."

"I did not want to love you."

"You got what you wanted."

"Aye, in you I got the deepest, most secret desires of my heart." The words

echoing her own thoughts paralyzed her. "You are my true mate." He approached her

slowly, as if afraid of spooking her. "I need you to accept me in this form for my wolf to

have happiness."

"What difference does it make if you are going to let your king annul our marriage?"

"I will not. I sent his soldier back with this message: I would consider any attempt to

annul our marriage or take you from your clan an act of war."

"You cannot go to war with your own king!"

"It would not be the first time the Highland clans rebelled."

"But we are just one clan."

"I have allies."

"You truly do not wish to be rid of me?" Could it be that easy? No, there was still the

matter of trust to settle, but Abigail had realized how much she was willing to work on that

when she thought Talorc would be taken from her.

"I would die to protect you, and if necessary, I will kill to keep you."

So, definitely, Talorc did not want their marriage to end.

"You didn't tell me of your true nature." Though he had come after her in his wolf