✰Caitlin✰ “Are you sure?” Trenton asked and all I could do was nod. He studied me for a moment before he finally reached out and took my hand in his. I was taken aback by the instant electricity I felt as our fingers intertwined. His grip was light, a gentle touch that offered comfort. He held my gaze, and I slowly nodded. Trenton then led me away from the village, back into the forest. The deeper we went, the quieter the world became. The distant hum of the pack village faded into nothing and was replaced by the soft rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds. I could hear what sounded like a river up ahead, and I simply breathed in the air around me. It wasn’t that I was scared of Trenton. I was just scared about what I was about to see. I had no idea what to expect. When we walked in

