An Awakening

[Maverick’s POV]

All eyes come to rest on me as Tristan’s words settle around us. And I know that they’re waiting to see what I will say. Of course, I was willing to try anything, but there was the slightest bit of reservation in me.

What if I returned to being that mindless rogue? Would Serenity be able to change me back again? Would I return to my own wolf from the past? Would any of this even work?

There was truly only one way to find out, and if I wanted to be able to properly stand beside Serenity and protect her, I would ignore the voice in the back of my head and do what needed to be done.

“Alright,” I announce, making my decision. “Then give me some of her blood.”

At my words, Serenity’s eyes widen, and fear flashes in them. I’m certain that she is thinking the same thing as me but has also settled on trying.

“Could we maybe have some privacy?” She asks, looking around at all that is watching us. “You’re making me uncomfortable with all the staring.”

“No way!” Rosco snaps, but