THANE'S POV I hurried back to the cabin hoping I got there in time for her heat. Her scent was faint. I went to the room we shared and checked the wardrobe but her stuff was gone. I figured she must have left the cabin but I was worried. She didn't know the area or the way back to the castle. I mind linked Noir and he confirmed that Jairus had brought her back. meddlesome pup. I shifted into my beast and ran back to the capital. I sent Carlyn back to the castle while I went to the cabin. I went up straight to our room. When I opened the door, Carlyn and Esme were sitting together and didn't seem to notice. "I'm sorry I kept Thane with me all through yesterday" Esme nodded but didn't say anything. "It's just that yesterday was Catalina's birthday. goddess bless her soul.

