The Wolf Who Hatched an Egg by Scarlet Hyacinth Read Free Book Online

Well, he knew that now, but how could he use it?
    An idea finally occurred to him, and before he could change his mind, he blurted out, “I could teach you, if you want.”
    For a few moments, he thought he’d fucked up even more, but then, Shiloh spoke, “You’d do that?”
    Liam nodded. “Mind you, I’ve never tried it before, but if you’re willing, we could make the attempt.”
    Shiloh’s face lit up in a smile that could have sent the entire night away. “I’d like that.”

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    Hidden away in the shadows, a man watched the two shape-shifters together. He’d taken care of finding a good hiding spot, where he couldn’t be sensed, but he couldn’t exactly burst in and separate them.
    Biting on his fingernail, he considered his options. In the end, as he analyzed the two men once more, he decided it couldn’t last anyway. A wolf and a swan were no good together. Eventually, they would go their separate ways, and then he would be ready to make his move.

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Chapter Four
    The next day, the preparations for Shiloh’s singing lessons started.
    To help out with this new plan, Carson and Brody made them a delicious lunch and sent them off into the forest. Judging by the smiles on the two men’s faces, Shiloh suspected they thought more than singing lessons would take place. It was entirely possible, since the attraction between Shiloh and Liam remained as strong as ever.
    Liam led him through the forest, claiming he knew a place that would be ideal for the purpose of the lessons. Apparently, Liam had been here more often than Shiloh and had explored the area a lot.
    They finally stopped on a high spot on the mountain. The day was clear, and from this height, one could see all the way below. Shiloh felt awed at the magnificence of nature, and knew he needed to thank Liam for sharing this with him.
    “It’s really great here,” he told Liam. “I’m glad you brought me.
    Thanks.”
    “Don’t mention it.” Liam grinned and patted a place next to him on the grass. “Now come here, my dear student. We have a lesson due.”
    Shiloh dutifully obeyed. At Liam’s bid, he sat down and began to sing. When he finished the melody, he waited for Liam’s verdict.
    “You’re forcing your voice,” Liam said at last. “Music—like most of the arts—is all about creativity. You’re pushing yourself to sound like other birds.”
    Shiloh blinked. Was he truly doing that by his stubbornness to learn how to sing? “So it’s hopeless, then?” he asked, his heart falling.

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    “I didn’t say that,” Liam answered. “You just need to find your own individuality, your own style. Don’t think about how someone else sang that song. Think about what it evokes in you. Do it your way.”
    Shiloh liked the sound of that, if only because it gave him a freedom he’d never experienced before. He didn’t know how much progress he made throughout the day, but he certainly had fun, more fun than he’d had in ages. He sang until he couldn’t anymore, and then they talked, laughed, and ran together. They shifted into their second forms, and Shiloh allowed himself to feel the silk of Liam’s fur again. In turn, Liam touched his feathers, both as a wolf and as a man, always wearing a smile that made Shiloh’s insides do a funny dance. They ate under the shadow of the trees and just sat side by side, staring at the fluffy clouds.
    It was such a simple joy that Shiloh couldn’t help but relax. He closed his eyes and cuddled into Liam’s warmth. He’d almost fallen asleep when Liam suddenly started to speak.
    “I have a confession to make, about yesterday.”
    Instantly, all desire to sleep fled. Fuck. He’d known it was too good to be true. In the end, Liam truly wanted just a fun romp and had been playing him all along.
    Not trusting his voice not to tremble, he simply said, “Oh?”
    As if encouraged, Liam continued, “We’ve already established that I acted