E͟t͟h͟a͟n͟ My heart pounds with anticipation. I'm so proud of my little mate, not only for keeping her head held high, but the strength to show me her scars as well. I know that it was a difficult thing for her; to share a piece of her past with me. Especially one that dark. I'm waiting for her to put on her jacket while I hold a bag of her things in my hand. I could have gotten someone else to take it home but - I bristle at the thought. "Mine." I roll my eyes. "Yes, Jax, she's ours." He's been crazy possessive since I saw the scars. I would push his murderous ass back down when he'd push me to shift. It had become a regular thing and it was wearing on me. I push him back down, wanting to focus solely on Ivy. I can't stop watching her. Even with the few bandages left and a

