Shyla's POV:
Gray Fang has become like a second home to me; I’ve loved every moment spent there... but who knew how long the academy would be closed? I've gotten used to Kellen being around all the time; could I handle being without him regularly? What am I saying? Of course, I could... I managed nearly four years without him, so a few weeks shouldn’t be too harsh. Honestly, maybe this distance is exactly what I need – a chance to breathe and figure out who I am beyond our complicated relationship- if you can even call what we have that...
I told myself I was fine with Kellen and that I'd be fine without him, too, but my heart still cried at the thought of being away from him. Every time I picture the distance between us, it feels like a tug-of-war between longing and despair. I can't b
