Pepper
I couldn’t hold Rhett’s feelings against him. I knew his past, and what he’d been through.
Knowing he was relieved I couldn’t do magic hurt, but I understood. If I’d have watched wolves murder my family, I would’ve been relieved if he told me he couldn’t shift. Rationalizing things doesn’t always take the pain away. I can feel upset, but I can’t blame him for it.
At least, that’s what I told myself, as I laid there next to him, listening to his snores.
I stared up at the ceiling, trying to go to sleep for the past few hours. Everyone was sleeping; my aunt and Hugo were downstairs, and Lily was in her room. The room was almost pitch black.
Would it be completely dark if I wasn’t a wolf? I could hardly remember what it was like before I turned. Not having all the scents around, o
