If you like music while you read, try "Forever and Always" by Written by Wolves and Becks. It's what I was listening to while writing the next two chapters!
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~ HARTH ~
Harth woke the morning of the peace talks exhausted and exhilarated and confused.
The news of Zev's announcement and the impending meeting with the Anima had spread like wildfire. Even the hunters and others who'd been out of the encampment knew what was coming within minutes of returning home.
The Chimera buzzed with anticipation that swung quickly between fear and hope. No one seemed to know what to think.
On the one hand, Zev was incredibly tense and aggressive, which led them towards fear. And yet, there were Anima among them acting peaceably and proving to be unthreatening. They were strong, but personable.
And they'd all suddenly heard of Harth and Skhal's mates—which sent the young Chimera buzzing. Could there be mates for them among the Anima?
