Rhys
The fact that Dawn could be my mate didn't make any sense. My whole life, I had been certain that I wouldn’t have one. I didn't need one. My wolf was already too dominant and I didn't need to burden another female with it. And even if I did get one by some miracle, she was supposed to be strong.
Someone who could stand beside me in every battle, who would understand the burdens of leadership. Dawn was… different. She had been broken, cast out, and her presence in my life had been nothing short of chaotic. That was just half of it. If Dawn was to be anyone’s Luna, she needed to be treated like a princess. She wasn't to be burdened with anything stressful. I couldn't even give her that.
Yet, the more I thought about it, the more it unsettled me. I found myself avoiding her, deliber
