Harlyn “Harlyn,” I hear Samuel call out my name. I turn to look at him. He moves and sits next to me. “Are they okay?” I ask, my eyes glancing towards the manor. “Colton is entertaining them. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t tell me you were engaged?” He asks. My mind goes back to that call and I explain it to him. “Harlyn, please tell me that you have settled. I worry that you’re still alone.” Samuel’s voice quakes with worry. That will only increase if I tell him I have no fixed home and I’m still trying to find a pack to accept me. “Samuel, how is Mother doing?” I ask, wanting to know how she is dealing with the situation. “Would you want to know the answer if it hurts you, Harlyn?” He asks, and my heart shatters knowing I don’t. “Would you, Samuel?” I reply, and the call goe

