***** Warning, this chapter has talk about war, death and some graphic things. Please read at your own risk *****
I didn't know what to say to him. We lock eyes and I swallow the last bite of my food. “Shane, listen, I have told you many times. I don't need or want a mate. I have been without one.” I sighed. “Can you please tell me why? Like the real reason.” I took a deep breath and wiped my face off with the napkin. Then I turned and looked Shane in his eyes. “It is going to take a bit because this is no short story.” hoping that he wouldn't not want to hear it. But I was wrong. “I have no plans today, so I am all yours to listen to you.” He is so nice to me and has been since the day I met him.
"Once upon a time, when I was just a tender girl of 4, no older than a pup, my parents arr
