The battle was in full swing when Aiden approached the field. A large number of Rosewood warriors were easily defeating the now much smaller New Dawn army. The number of troops that had surrendered caused Aiden to sigh in relief. He had known most of the New Dawn army his whole life and didn’t want to kill them. However, his body suddenly tensed with overwhelming fear, and he looked around in a panic.
“Misty...” He knew the fear was coming from her, and he sent a few of his troops toward the dungeon to free her. Aiden felt that he should have gone by himself, and he had almost given up in the struggle against his wolf and his emotions. Staying back was the hardest thing he had ever done. Then, however, he remembered her words.
If I can’t handle it, I’ll tell you. Until that time, assum
