Caleb

When I am in control of my feelings, I slowly stand. I pray that by the time I make it back to the Rogue Village, Jordan has already come and gone, taking Red with him. I don’t know if I am strong enough to let her leave, if I see her again. I might even beg her again to stay.

No one ever wants me. Or Raven.

Not my mother, who had abandoned me on the edge of a road, in the middle of the night.

Not my adoptive parents, that hated my very existence.

And not my mate.

‘Even if I failed to protect you, I want you to know that being your wolf is an honor.’

‘I love you, Raven. I don’t know what I would do without you.’

With a heavy heart, I look around the clearing. I found it, by chance one day, while walking through the woods. For a while, it had been the place that provided me with some comfort. Then, it became the place where Raven spent so many wonderful moments with Red and Safia. I watched Red through Raven’s eyes, falling in love with her more and more each day. And with Safia.

Now,