EPILOGUE

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EPILOGUE

Curling my tail around the jagged tree trunk, I let the warm sun soak through my tawny fur. Below me, I could see the soft, blurred dapples of the light shining through the autumn leaves onto the floor. Suddenly, I heard heavy footsteps emanating from the bracken and twisted my head around to see a dark brown wolf, prowling below, shoulders shuffling beneath his thick fur. Beside Aiden, a little lioness cub tottered on paws too big for her fawn body. Lilith's russet eyes glistened in the sun like joyful discs. I leapt down on nimble paws, joining my mate and rubbing my head against his steady shoulder. Lilith pounced ahead, chasing a ladybug, tail lashing out happily. Though she was only 5, she'd already had her first shift- it seems common for Hybrids to shift earlier because they are stronger.

Although we are happy now, I can't help but wonder where my other baby is... I don't even know if it was a boy or another girl... Does it look like Lilith? With soft fawn hair and dark russet orbs... Or like myself? Or Aiden?

My family is all here, around me- Will, Chase, Nick, Aiden, Grace, Lilith, Raffi and Sahari- but I can't help but feel as if there's a piece missing...

The war between Tooth and Claw is over for now... But Aiden sometimes tells me of a feeling that settles in his gut. One that tells him to enjoy the peace while it lasts...


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