After dinner, Carson and I walked a down a short path in the woods to a fallen log by a lovely stream. I looked up at him, this sweet man, who had slowly, patiently torn down most of my walls. “Do you think we could spend the night here, at the pack?
Carson grinned, “You really want to?”
“I really do. It’s peaceful and the magic around here is good for me. Plus, tomorrow I can finish the potion I need.”
He kissed the top of my head and wrapped an arm around me, “So you did find the herb you need! Let me link one of the Omega’s to get a room set up for you.”
“Don’t you want me to stay in your room?” I felt a little hurt and pulled away from him.
“Adde, love, of course I do! I just didn’t want to presume …”
I took another step away, feeling insecure in the moment.
Carson grabbed my h
