16 RAELYNN Once Dany and Stark are gone, I pour myself a glass of red wine, grab a blanket off the back of the couch, and head outside to the patio. It’s covered in snow, but I love the feel of it on my bare feet. One of the good things about being a shifter is that we never get cold. Still, I love cuddling up with a blanket and drinking hot chocolate in the winter. The patio table is under an awning, so I don’t have to worry about sitting in a snow-filled seat. Being outside and under the stars has been my therapy for as long as I can remember. With everything going on with Soren and Micah, I need to clear my head. I programmed Bailey’s number into my phone earlier today, so I scroll through my contacts and press on hers. The line rings a few times, and I’m about to hang up when her v

