NATHANIEL’S POINT OF VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I trailed Dana from a distance, my heart heavy with remorse. Each step she took away from me felt like another chasm widening between us, a stark reminder of the trust I had shattered. The weight of guilt settled upon my shoulders, threatening to suffocate me with its relentless grip. As Dana quickened her pace, an unspoken barrier formed between us, showing the depth of her anger and disappointment. I longed to reach out, to explain, to plead for her forgiveness, but the words caught in my throat, choked by the magnitude of my betrayal. How could I have jeopardized our pack, our family, all in the pursuit of forbidden love? "Dana," I called out, my voice a desperate plea carried by the wind. "Please,

