Stryker POV WATCHING Elowen slam the door in my face and drive off last night made me realize two things. One, I messed up with my mate, and two, I gravely underestimated how difficult it would be to win Elowen back. After we returned last night, Dominic reluctantly let me stay out on the porch, giving me a strange yet knowing look. It didn’t faze me. I was right where I needed to be. I cursed my stupidity and arrogance for the thousandth time, sighing as I leaned against the porch railing outside Dominic’s cabin. I pounded my head against the wood, punishing myself for the way I’d been acting. I was exhausted and yet wired at the same time. I watched Elowen pace around her room for over an hour, obviously worried and thinking about something. My wolf whined, wanting to go to her and

