Michael It wasn’t you, John didn’t trust. It was Donnie. Mate misunderstood him, Knight said. I know, but it still hurts, I replied. Why would she ever think it was me she had to hide from? All the moments we shared alone. Pure fear of losing her flooded through me like an injection. I hated how Lyla felt after leaving the infirmary. She was doubting the bond, and I was part of the reason why. The more she tried to get me to see reason, the more unhinged I became, and Lyla’s scent wasn’t helping. My hands began to shake as fur slowly started to sprout. Fear was quickly turning into anger. The way her face twisted when I yelled at her. I needed to get away from her before I did something I would regret. If Lyla convinced herself that she was not mine, she would distance herself f

