It was the worst fate I could imagine after growing up in foster care. I’d already lived it. No roots, no loving home to come back to after the end of a long day of harassment and teasing at school. Just me against the world.
The darkness of an unbonded wolf slowly sinking in, driving me insane as the centuries wore on.
I had Brielle and Leigh now, of course. But Brielle was already mated, and in time, the pups would come. Leigh longed for a mate with a fervor that was undeniable, so I was sure she wasn’t far behind. They’d go their own ways, build their own families, and then I’d just be another pack mate, the single one.
The third wheel forever.
It took all my willpower to shove those thoughts aside. Getting Dirge back wasn’t hopeless. I had to cling to that and let the rest go, or e
