I’m sure Buster tried his best to defend her. There were deep claw marks in his sides, and from the way he was lying in the bedroom, it was obvious somebody had tossed him in there. Neither Rita’s nor Buster’s last moments should have been like that, with them feeling helpless, unable to protect each other. I can’t imagine what Rita must have felt as her faithful companion was killed in front of her.

My wolf is howling in misery within me. I cling to Alex, lost in the storm of emotions. ...