never felt th

h as if Tara might step out at any moment. But she didn't . And

everywhere. Make sure the path to

d out, leaving Lan

e days since he rejected her after their matin

d happened.

n't jus

ld've followed her that night, even after the rejection. But all he did

turned, about to shift to his wolf

is father said, his

on muttered, alr

ee days. She left, son. Don't

led, his voice mixed with anger. "Sh

el doesn't matter. The Elders expect the mat

ched. "This isn't

he other packs will wait forever while their future

s my

ldn't have let go, let's not forget this

le

per, than it

refusing to show weakness.

Ayla's family is coming tomorrow. If you want to ke

ation ended. His father walked

r a moment, his fis

aled. And t

int he almos

a

, mixed w

the edge of the pack's border. There, caught on a branch, was

aring it the

brushed the cloth, and then he saw it- three deep cla

n't an a

, eyes watering. " I

elebration began drifting from the dist

h A

, then kept the fabric in his pocket

asn't

ven c

d stitching of a dress that was never meant for her. It had been made for someone else-for

er right hand spoke. "A

Her eyes didn't leave the mirror

rry someone who can't stop

lm, but her eyes flashed. "I waited years for Landon. I was watching

bout love . This is about power. Position. Legacy. T

the guards stepped in. "Alpha Jeff wishes to

"Tell him I'

er. There it was the locket she had stolen from Tara's room days before her disappea

ty close behind. He felt everything burning inside-anger, guilt, shame.

d her scent again,

er, his speed faster as he lunged deeper

cond

ut male.

ammed agains

hoed through the forest. N

ming f

, someone watched him. Eyes glowing with interest. The scent

ha chase af

alive chasing somet

ers lined the path, candles were being placed in silv

Alpha was nowhe

s, his face frozen. He looked up at the sky, w

ted o

d this union. Tara wou

would make sure his son learn