I unpacked and repacked my bag three times that evening. My nerves were all over the place. I was worried about our safety but I was terrified about being in the Northern pack territory with Colton. I thought I was already experiencing that feeling to the fullest, but now that the trip was here, it was coming on so much stronger. It felt like a crushing weight on my chest. I knew Josie was right. There was no way for me to disappear on this mission alone without Colton doing everything in his power to find or help me. I had a final dinner with Killian's family that night. I was a ball of nerves, so all I could do was eat and watch everyone else enjoy each other's company. I found myself watching Josie and Killian together, wondering if Colt and I could ever be that way in public, but

