"I felt it, you know?... I felt you die. My wolf felt it too. It was as if the entire universe had shattered into a million pieces. I don't think I'd ever even imagined pain that severe. Then it was like a glimmer of light in the darkness, and you were there, alive again. But I knew that wasn't possible, so I dismissed that feeling. Then I saw you at the packhouse, just going about your day, laughing with your friends. That laugh was like a serenade from an angel to me, and it took every ounce of self-control I had not to claim you right there and then. But I didn't. I knew something had transpired, and you weren't ready, so I waited and hoped it would get better and maybe just being around you would make the wait easier. But being around you didn't make things easier, Francine. It hurts m
