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Harding s body, and I ll watch Drake until you get back.
Are you sure you re going to be all right alone?
I ll be fine. Now go with the seer, his grandmother insisted.
You can call me Martha, the seer said to them. I would also
love you to come to my humble wagon tomorrow for breakfast. It s
not often I get to meet someone who has the same gift as myself.
I would love to come, Martha, and you re welcome here
anytime.
The women embraced, and a new friendship of kindred spirits
formed.
With one last look at Drake s sleeping form, Rider went outside
and placed Harding s body in a wooden cart. Martha left the cottage,
and they headed toward the gypsy camp.
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As they neared her home, Rider asked, Are you going to be in
trouble with the people from your clan?
I foresee a celebration. Harding intimidated and hurt people.
He d been married several times and all of his wives met a suspicious
and untimely death. Everyone complained about him, but no one had
the courage to deal with his wrath, myself included.
Do you want me to stay with you while you talk to people?
No, Rider, I think you re needed elsewhere tonight. I will deal
with the situation here.
Rider nodded and followed Martha into the gypsy camp. He left
Harding s body by his own wagon where she asked Rider to place
him and headed back to Grandma s house with the cart.
Upon his arrival, he poured himself some tea his grandmother
made while he d been gone with Martha and sat down with her at the
table. What a night this turned out to be.
I couldn t agree more, my dear. This is the most excitement I ve
had in a long time. She chuckled and placed her hand on Rider s.
I m so happy for the way things have turned out. I may know things,
but I didn t know your love confession would break the curse until I
heard the rumble of the thunder. I knew right away Drake needed to
be taken outside. I didn t know exactly what would transpire, but I m
thrilled Fate has finally shown Drake some kindness.
What do you mean?
I sense Drake has suffered terribly in his life, and I can t help but
feel you will fill the rest of his life with love and true happiness.
Earlier tonight, I thought he left me for good because he didn t
want the werewolf to bring harm to you or me. Since the curse is now
broken, I pray he ll stay with me.
I think your prayers have already been answered. Now, drink
your tea and go to bed. I m ready for sleep.
I will, Grandma. Good night.
Good night, Rider.
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* * * *
Drake awoke in a bed for the first time in as long as he could
remember. He revelled in the feel of the clean blankets covering him
and the firm pillow under his head. I better be careful, I could get
used to this. Suddenly, confusion ran through his body. He couldn t
sense his wolf s presence. He felt as if he were a single entity, and not
half a man and half beast.
He looked around the room and noticed Rider sitting in a corner,
asleep on a wooden chair. Peace stole into his soul at the sight of his
lover. A feeling of home swept over him and finally he understood
why he d had a constant nagging to return to his home. Fate had been
on his side after all, leading him here to find love and release from his
curse.
As Drake sat up, Rider stirred, stretched his arms above his head,
and slowly pried his eyes open.
You re awake. Rider jumped off his chair and sat on the side of
the bed. Are you feeling all right?
I ve never felt better. He reached to his ribs to feel for a stab
wound but felt smooth skin instead. I don t know how you saved me,
but I m so grateful you did. The curse is over. My wolf is gone.
How do you feel about him being gone?
It s strange. I feel as if I lost a friend or something s missing, but
I m glad I m me again. It s so hard to explain.
You don t have to explain anything. I m thrilled you re alive and
well.
Thanks to you, I m sitting here right now.
I could say the same to you. If you didn t push me out of the
way, I would be the one with the knife wound. What made you come
in when you did?
After we fell asleep in the field, I had decided to leave you for
good for your own protection. However, I stayed in the bushes to
make sure no harm would come to you while you slept.
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Unfortunately, my wolf was hard to control last night and easily
distracted. I turned away from you for a minute, and when I looked
back, I saw you running into the trees. Assuming you were heading
toward your grandmother s house, I went there. Luckily, I showed up
at the right time.
I knew you were leaving me. Are you still going? Rider tilted
his head down and flicked his finger over and over at a pull in the
weave of the blankets.
Drake touched his chin and lifted his face so he could gaze into
Rider s eyes. I only wanted to leave to spare you getting hurt from
my werewolf. Since he s now gone, I ve decided to stay, if you ll still
have me.
He noticed Rider s eyes getting bigger, and a broad smile crossed
his face. I want you in my life, always. I meant it when I said I love
you forever.
I love you, too, Rider.
* * * *
Rider leaned forward and kissed Drake with tender, soft kisses,
laying him back on the bed. Drake started to lift Rider s tunic and run
his hands under his shirt, feeling his corded muscles and soft skin.
Rider pulled away and stood up, removed all of his clothes, and
climbed back into bed and under the blankets with Drake. Is your
grandmother here? Drake asked.
I awoke when she left not too long ago to visit the seer in the
gypsy camp for breakfast. I imagine she ll be there for a while.
Knowing they were alone, Drake embraced Rider, their kisses
turning wild while their hands moved feverishly over each other s
bodies. With their limbs entangled, Drake pressed his cock to Rider s
and gyrated against it. Rider moaned in obvious enjoyment and
grinded back.
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Drake pulled himself away from Rider and urged him upright onto
his knees. Drake knelt before him in the same position and placed the
tip of his rod to Rider s purple head, smearing their pre-cum together
in slippery circles. I m getting close already, Rider. Do you see what
you do to me?
I m close, too. What do you want me to do?
We can stroke each other s shafts like this. Drake grabbed
Rider s erection with a gentle yet firm grasp and began running his
hand up and down his length. Rider mirrored Drake s actions, and
after a minute, Drake fought to hold off coming. He focused on
listening to Rider, and when he heard the moans of erotic bliss issue
forth from his lips, Drake let go and the men came together, their
essence spilling onto each other s sensitive and satiated heads.
They collapsed on top of the blankets, their bodies intertwined as
their rapid breathing slowed down. I m guessing we have a lot to
discover together, Rider commented as he stroked his hand across
Drake s chest.
We ve only started this journey. Imagine where we can go with
it.
They snuggled in each other s arms and drifted off to sleep.
Drake awoke some time later alone in bed. He sat up and called
out, Rider? Receiving no response, he decided to get out of bed.
Noticing the clothes Rider gave him folded neatly on the end of the
bed, he dressed and ventured outside. Wandering to the side of the
house, Rider stood in the clearing with Red, petting her long, graceful
neck.
He beamed inside, his heart filled with so much love for his new
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