I watched him leave until he disappeared from view. Even though I was unsure about trusting him, I didn't think his early-morning business had anything to do with Corinna. I remembered the route I needed to take to reach her, while Barrett's wolf headed in the opposite direction. I sighed; the chilly air reminded me of how long I had been outside, so I turned back toward my room. I could feel my wolf's desperate urge to run free, and he tried to trick me again, but this time I couldn't let that happen. I knew that if I found Corinna in the state I had seen her in my dream, nothing would stop me from bringing her back here. I would never let her go again. When it was time, I got dressed. I had no appetite and no desire to pretend to be the cheerful Alpha who had just gotten engaged, but I

