I was so exhausted. I could barely open my eyes when Stone nudged me with his nose. As I got off of him, he shifted back to human form. Pulling what was left of his pants back on. He must have heard the steps before I did. A minute later, Max appeared once again, but he was not alone. My stomach dropped when I saw what he was holding. I could not help myself, “Max, please tell me that you didn’t.” “Relax, Viviana, it’s not what you think. I came to make amends.” He spoke calmly and sweetly. Trying not to rile him up, “You killed Saphira.” I pleaded. “I did that for you, Viviana. I could not be with you if I had a mate, so I removed that obstacle. Now, would you like your gift?” My face frowned, “Where are the parents?” He smiled brightly, “She is an orphan, but if you don’t want her,

