- Daniel - My whole world was collapsing. My own mate didn't want me. I was more determined than ever to prove to her I was worthy. We drove to Chicago airport and took an early flight to Denver. I could sense she was building walls between me and her. I could feel our bond weakening, I couldn't feel her emotions as clearly. She was distant. I hated it. I tried to take her hand in mine during the flight, but it was like a dead limb. She avoided eye contact with me, almost ashamed of the hurt her rejection was causing me. We arrived in Denver and I spotted Abe and Nora, two trusted pack members. Abe was head of security, and Nora was my deputy Beta. Well, she was my second in command really, because Theo never really took an interest in the job. I spotted another two dozen of my wolves,

