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    It would happen when he least expected it, like something inside was aware of his iron control, and took advantage of when his mind would wander.

    But was this a new affliction, or one that had been waiting in the wings?

    For centuries, Xie Lian had never had the space or safety to let his guard down. He was always focused on surviving, on scavenging his next meal, on evading the savage beasts of the wild continent, or on finding a place he could rest for a few hours. Always strung tight, even when worn down to bones.

    In loosening his fear, his insecurity, had whatever this instinct was been given a chance to rise to the surface?

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    Xie Lian's life of constant misery and loneliness has become one of safety and bliss now that he's officially mated to the fearsome ghost dragon Hua Cheng. Everything should be perfect, so why is Xie Lian starting to struggle with a strange compulsion to pluck his own newly regrown feathers? How can he learn to reunderstand a body he's grown so disconnected to?

    Sequel to State of You, should be read second.

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