“WHAT!? What do you mean?” I’m stunned, just stunned. I always thought they were fated; there was never a reason to think otherwise. I swallow the lump in my throat.

“What happened, Dad?” He sighs again and runs a hand down his face.

“When I was around 17, I went to a different territory and visited a friend of mine. At his pack, I was drawn to this beautiful girl. Her name was Naomi, and she was gorgeous. She was funny and fierce. I was able to get to know her a bit ...