For the first time since Gaia bonded with Jordan, I trusted her. We made our way to an open field filled with hyacinths and lilies. It was an odd mix, but somehow it worked well. The full moon provided a bright glow, illuminating the vast meadow. As we got to the middle of the field, we sat and looked up at the moon. It provided warmth and my body buzzed with a new-found energy. I felt Gaia retreat, allowing me full control in wolf form. Moments later, I felt empty. Like a part of me was missing. I reached for Gaia but got nothing. Panic filled me once more at the thought of being alone. A feeling of dread washed over me and I continued to look for Gaia. But she was gone. My body felt incomplete and hollow. What was I going to do without her? "That is the question, isn't it?" A familiar

