POV Jake I forgot myself for a moment as Liberty appeared before me, I swept her up in my arms, not believing this was real. My guilt of everything I had done to cause her pain flowed through me and I squeezed her not allowing her to disappear again from me. “Jake, Let go, I won’t disappear”, she said softly. Zeus took in her scent and a low growl emitted from within,”Mate”, he growled. “Mate”, she acknowledged. I pushed her back and stared into her eyes for a moment seeing the recognition inside her. She was different, she was open, she meant the word, I shaked my head, “Liberty”, I whispered. She raised her hand to my mouth and traced my lips with her fingers sending sparks across my skin, “Let’s try”, she said with a smile. Excitement coarsed my veins and I for

