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of human
civilization, causing humans to start over again. The Powers That
Be, whatever they are, forced both the Magica and the Lycaon
through the veil to this reality, called Selaryica , where
they’ve been living and warring ever since. But some of the Lycaon
and Magica were left behind on Earth and their DNA was carried
through the evolution of man, showing up in a few people like
you...and me.”
    “And
Caroline.”
    She drew a steady
breath. All of this was really hard to believe. They had alien DNA?
“And Caroline. But the Lycaon fertility rates are really low and
they produce more males than females. There is a magical component
to the fertility of the Lycaon, as well, that they call the mating
bond. It links most compatible males and females, no matter where
they may be, and draws them together. If a mate is beyond the veil
separating our realities, it pulls that mate through.” She paused.
“Like you and me.”
    “That’s it. That’s why
I disappeared so suddenly.”
    She put her hand to her
mouth and blinked back tears as the emotions from the past year
welled inside her. “Can you imagine how Caroline will feel when she
realizes I’m gone too?”
    Kaitlyn bowed her head
and dragged her fingers through the lush green grass. “It kept me
awake last night.”
    She swallowed hard.
“It’s so cruel.”
    “It is. It’s also out
of our hands. There’s no way to cross over except by the will of
whatever forces control the veil. I hope that by the end of these
two weeks you will find love in your heart for Kaiden and Jarek,
just as I did for my mates. I hope eventually that maybe Caroline
will be pulled through too. Maybe we can all live here
together.”
    Anger flashed through
her and she bolted to her feet. “And my dancing? Don’t you care at
all about that? I have a career, something I’ve dedicated myself to
since I was five years old, Kaitlyn. How can you wish for me to
give all that up?”
    She looked up at her
with emotion brimming in her eyes. “You bring your dancing with you
wherever you go, Paige. Love, true and everlasting love, comes rarely. Give it a chance.”
    She gave an exasperated
breath. “Where is the surly, down-on-love Kaitlyn I used to
know?”
    Kaitlyn smiled. “I’m
still your sister. I’m just happier now.”
    “Ugh! I don’t even know
them!”
    “You know them better than you think. If it goes
anything like how it went between Rafian, Lucas and I, you’ll be
surprised by how much.”
    She sank down next to her again. “They scare me.
Kaiden kissed me last night and I thought I would lose my mind, not
to mention my underwear.”
    Kaitlyn laughed. “These are very potent males.”
    “I don’t want to lose myself in them. They’re
overwhelming.”
    “But their way is gentle. They are very much men, but
they won’t dominate you.” She blushed. “Unless it’s in the bedroom
and you want them too.”
    “ Oh, my god. ”
    Kaitlyn cleared her throat. “What I’m saying is,
you’re not going to end up barefoot and in the kitchen. These men
might be very masculine, but they’re not cavemen. This culture is
actually really female-oriented. We wield a lot of power here.”
    “Oh, really? How?”
    “Come into the village sometime and I’ll introduce
you around. Most the people who set the rules and govern here are
strong, respected women. Little girls, the few there are, are
cherished, but they’re also taught to be strong and one day take
leadership positions.”
    “And they’re all shapeshifters, right? I just can’t
get my head around that.”
    Kaitlyn went silent, gaze down, swiping her hand back
and forth over the grass.
    Paige frowned at her, wondering at the strange look
on her sister’s face, then it dawned on her. “Oh, god, please don’t
tell me. If you and I have Lycaon DNA, does that mean we can
shapeshift too?”
    “Uh, yeah.” She looked into Paige’s face. “I’ve
already done it. Er, do it. Turns out I’m a hawk