As the first rays of sunlight streamed across the Blood Moon Pack’s territory, Cara slowly stirred awake from a deep, dreamless sleep. For a moment, she lay there, disoriented, until full awareness returned and she realized the space beside her was empty. The lingering warmth and scent of Raven still clung to the bed, wrapping around her like an invisible chain.
Cara reached out, her fingers brushing the pillow he had used, still faintly warm. A brief flicker of confusion crossed her eyes. She hadn’t expected to fall asleep in his arms last night, safe, warm, undisturbed, just like when they used to share that cave together.
“You are the mate I truly want to be with, forever.”
Raven’s words echoed once again in her mind, earnest and sincere. Her heart clenched. But… she couldn’t forgive
