Dane POV

As Duke sped off into the woods, Violet buried her face in my silken fur. She rode on my back for the first time, and it was an exhilarating experience. After sulking for a few minutes, she raised my head. Duke raced on all fours, feeling the icy wind whip through his fur as the line of trees became a blur. 

He was so looking forward to meeting Opal that he was restless the whole day. However, when Opal didn’t show up, his spirits dampened. Sorrow washed over him, ...