ODIN'S PRIZE

by whiskeyqueenn

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SYNOPSIS

How do you fight the moon?

It's not Charlie you've been waiting for, it's always been Odin.

Follow this epic journey of Odin and Charlie in the world where tooth and claw rule. Where the very belief systems of wolves are challenged on the most fundamental levels. There is only one true path to walk on—the blood red path.

Wolves lose themselves to their wild.

There can only be One Alpha.

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EXCERPT

Composed...

That word is not what is describing Odin at this moment...standing firm, solid, taking on a broader stance as those blood filled eyes scrutinize my face. There is a noticeable shuffle of flesh flexing along the bone line of his forearm before the cocoon of skin settles back to its original form.

His harsh silence penetrates into every crevice of the room...the tense sound of him collides into the middle of my sternum sinking into the deep marrow of bones. Irregular beats of his heart palpate mine into a fury.

"I almost failed my pack, myself and you." Odin's voice holds a low tone that doesn't rise - it sinks to the floor at my feet.

Swallowing, that act hurts the back of my throat. My lips feel swelled, bruised with how I was handled by a male who was consumed by his greed of flesh.

"My resolve is faltering." Odin's words are coming out a mouth that is barely moving. His body holds a shine of sweat that has dampened his hair - the heartbeat still wages war within his rib cage. His hands shake.

"There's nothing wrong with us touching, Odin."

"You're right, there is nothing wrong with us touching, but everything is wrong with how close I was to ruining everything. I should have been more focused and not let things build up where I was almost unable to stop myself."

The level of sound slumps in the space between us so it's not hitting my ears but sinks itself hard on the floor. Shame is the emotion pouring off Odin...internal shame.

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