“Hera, why didn’t you tell me?” I ask my wolf as I sit on the porch beside her.
“You were so happy,” she tells me. “You were finally free. I didn’t want to be the one to trap you again.”
I sigh, leaning my head against her. Her brown fur tickles my nose. “I really am trapped now, aren’t I?”
“The only way out is to leave our pup,” she sighs. “We can do this. You just have to find your way.”
“Joseph told me to comply.”
“PRINCE Joseph,” she corrects me, causing me to roll my eyes. “He will protect his pup. For now, that means he’ll protect you.”
I stand and walk to the grass, lying down to look up at the bright stars. “I feel free here. How long will this last?”
“Not long enough,” she tells me. “But I will try to save enough energy for you to mark your mate. It’s importan
