Seth groaned, every bone in his body aching. He reached out and tried to touch his face. Paws! He lifted his muzzle and looked blearily around. Helios was sitting watching him intently. His golden hair looked messy and bedraggled. Shari stood to one side with his horse. A look passed over her face. Relief? Finally he turned and looked up. An angel with light brown hair was saying something to him. He took in the gold and caramel highlights running through her silky tresses. Her golden eyes met his. In her nose, sat two piercings. One in the side and one through her septum. He shuddered, and closed his eyes again. Please don’t let this be a dream. Let it be my mate holding me in her arms. Her voice came into focus, and he could eventually tell what she was saying. “Seth? Are you ok? C

