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good cook.
Serena shook her head and said firmly,  No, no, you must rest. We can
withstand the cold better, and I don t want you to catch your death of cold.
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In the spring when you come back, I ll teach you everything there is to
know. Now sleep well and tonight we celebrate.
With a smile Serena left and closed the door. Promyse stared after her
for a moment before sighing and taking off her coat. In the spring. Zane
mother spoke like she knew they would be coming back when the seasons
changed. Promyse smiled knowing they probably would. The welcome
she was given by his mother made her feel accepted. Being raised in foster
care and not knowing who her parents were or even if she had brothers or
sisters, a setting like this where everyone was close knit was something
surreal. She was glad to be a part of something she never had as a child.
Drinking coffee would warm her some before she took a shower, so she
sat down with a hot cup of the strong brew and drank it while eating some
of the eggs and toast.
Promyse missed her home already, but also she was fascinated with
the new pages she got to see in Zane s life. Granted they were still on the
run yet she knew more about him the last week than she knew in a whole
year and a half. She pushed back the resentment that bubbled to the
surface for an instant knowing he hid all this. He was trying his level best
to tell her everything good and bad. Promyse knew she couldn t build a
new relationship with him while holding on to petty grudges. So right then
and there she tossed it aside and embraced the future she would have with
Zane. She wondered what he was doing and could only imagine the
exhilaration he felt while he ran with his clan. She made the mental note to
ask him what it felt like to be two things sharing one body. She wanted to
understand him as much as she could. After she ate, she lingered in a hot
shower before putting on a night shirt that way lying on the bed. Climbing
between the blankets on the bed she missed Zane s arms holding her and
the heat of his body. Tiredness settled into every muscle, and before she
knew it she was asleep.
 Wake up, sleepy head.
Zane kissed her temple and without opening her eyes she turned and
buried her face in his neck. He smelled clean like he had showered, and
fabric tickled her nose. She opened her eyes to look at him. The light in
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his eyes was something she had never seen before. It went beyond
happiness into bliss. He was wearing a white shirt and instead of his hair
being pulled back, he left it loose, and it fell to the top of his shoulders. He
was downright sexy, and desire curled in her belly. Outside she could hear
music and laughter. She assumed their celebration had begun.
 Hi there. You look different, she murmured.
 I feel alive. We ran for miles, and it was amazing! He grinned.  I
haven t done it in so many years they thought I couldn t keep up. I proved
them wrong.
 You look good enough to eat. Maybe we should stay inside and do
naughty things. She gave him a long deep kiss.
Zane moaned.  You temptress, as much as I want to do that it will
have to wait until later. The celebration is for much more than the moon s
cycle but for new marriages in the clan. Plus there are couples who wish to
be recognized as such by the leader of the clan. We have to go.
 Oh it s like a wedding thing, ok&  Promyse sat up and hesitated for
a brief second.  We re not one of the groups of intended participants are
we?
 Would that be a bad thing? Zane asked softly.
Promyse reached up and caressed his cheek.  No, but when it s time
and it feels right, then we can discuss it.
He nodded and smiled at her.  Good answer. Time to get dressed.
Mom brought you a dress you can wear while you were sleeping.
 I ll get a quick shower and be ready, plus I am starving. She jumped
out of bed and headed to the bathroom.  Ten minutes I promise.
Zane laughed.  I ll wait for you on the front steps.
True to her word she was out and dressed in ten minutes flat. The night
was cold, and she put the shawl around the pristine white dress that his
mother had given her to wear. It was like one of the gypsies dresses that
were in fashion for the spring last year. What she was wearing would cost
hundreds of dollars in any fine retail store. Promyse passed her hand over
the intricate colored embroidering at the neck of the dress. It matched the
pattern at the hem, and she could tell this was handmade with care. When
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she stepped outside, Zane looked at her with admiration and love. He
pulled her into his arms and whispered how beautiful she was before they
walked over to the big fire in the middle of the camp grounds.
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