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~CHAPTER 55~
~Rhiannon's POV~
Lyon's hand hovered in front of me, ready to help me up like he did before. But my eyes were drawn to Talon's outstretched hand on my left, his hazel-green eyes fixed on mine with an intensity that made my breath catch.
The silence stretched between us, the watching warriors holding their collective breath, waiting for what would happen next.
Then Lyon bowed slightly, lowering his hand and stepping back. "My Alpha," he said respectfully to Talon, his voice carrying across the training ground.
I swallowed hard and reached for Talon's hand. His warm and strong fingers closed around mine as he pulled me to my feet with effortless ease. The contact sent a jolt through my system, the mate bond humming beneath my skin like a live wire.
I muttered a brief, barely audible "thanks" as I turned to face the gathered warriors, brushing dirt from my pants.