River Panic has a sound. It’s not a scream or a howl. It is the frantic thundering of footsteps, the crackle of mind links firing too fast, the sharp scent of fear rolling through the pack like a storm. When I woke up this morning, I had a smile on my face that wouldn’t quit. I was so happy because the night Damian and I spent together, with me as I am now, felt so right. Se.x the way we had se.x last night felt right. I’m a complete woman, and I’ve lost my female virginity! After showering and dressing in a white floral dress, I checked on Daniel to find him sound asleep in his bed. I could see that he’d been fed, bathed, and changed, thanks to my wonderful mate. I smiled while stroking his soft cheek with my fingertip and telling him that Mommy loves him. I met Damain on the way to

