The car started. We pulled away.
Through the rearview mirror, I watched Ethan drop to his knees on the asphalt,like a child who'd been left behind by the world.
The tears I'd been holding back finally fell.
Kane reached over. The pad of his thumb,rough, calloused,brushed against my cheek.
"Regretting it?"
I shook my head and wiped my face dry.
"No. It's just... over."
Kane pulled his hand back and let out a low scoff.
"If you change your mind, you can still get out. The car hasn't gone too far."
"I won't."
I looked ahead at the winding mountain road. The road leading to Shadowfang territory.
"Even a wolf's den is better than rotting in a greenhouse."
Kane laughed. The sound rumbled through the cabin.
"Don't worry. My pack is rough. But I will not let my Luna be mistreated. As
