Lyon's claws extended, digging into the wooden frame of his bed as he glared at the calendar on the wall. Another moon cycle, another step closer to claiming his mate. The thought made his chest tighten, a mix of anticipation and dread swirling in his stomach.
As the Alpha, he was expected to be strong, to lead with conviction. But what would his pack think when they found out his mate was a human? The whispers, the doubts, the potential dissent – it all swirled in his mind like a storm.
Lyon's eyes drifted to the window, where the moon hung low in the sky. His mate was out there, somewhere. A human, fragile and vulnerable. The thought of putting her in harm's way, of exposing her to the dangers of his world, made his gut twist with anxiety.
He rose from his bed, his movements fluid and powerful. He would find his mate, claim her, and protect her. No matter the cost.
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