se

been this close to a human before, and I was struck by

t signs of infection were seen. Jake nodded while hissing in agony. "Do what you need to do." Mi

worse." I talked to divert Jake's attention from his discomfort

," murmured Mira. I laughed. "Yeah, you chose a rather remote location. Do anybody get it this far

n explanation. "I enjoy the isolation, act

ked at his wound. "Life, I suppose. To sort thing

. "I know t

the infection. I said, "I'll be right back." "I need to find some pl

es nearby that'll help prevent infection." Jake's eyebrow shot

elp others. However, it felt... correct. Jake looked pale when I got back. The virus was spreading more quickly than

look. "Tastes like feet." I chuckled.

or a moment, I felt a spark of... something. Connection? Attr

l me more about yourself." I hesitated. "Not much needs to

tell." I grinned, my heart warming up inside. "Possibl

At last, Mira calmed down and trusted that I knew what I was doing. As night fell, we set up camp.

this?" I stopped, flashing back to my time in the pack. "My... family," was my final r

the fire, we exchanged tales. I tried not to divulge too muc

nt to sleep. With a quiet "thank

followed suit." Jake gave a headshake. "No

he was going to kiss me. I kind of wanted him to. However, reality st

sely as I cleaned his wound. "You know," he replied, "we could use someone lik

go back into the wild. With someone with your abilities would be very beneficial." My h

rk." Jake grinned. "I believe you would be ideal. Just consider it, please." I nodded, ideas rac

as I sat by the fire watching Jake go to sleep. Everything was shifting so quickly. On

hadows. I raised my wolf senses to full alert and sniff

mping. There were blazing eyeballs that

up when I stood. How should I proc

"Rose," he murmured. "It's time to come home." I gave a headshak

Kyle. "Just hear me out." I looked at Jake and Mira, who were still soundly asleep. They were unaware of the threat they

sleeping form. A chance at something different, or the life I knew? Whatever I chose, there was one thing I was certain of. Everything wo