[ZPHREYA]

It wasn't until the Lycan left that I realized I was holding my breath.

The air had been trapped in my chest, a tight, painful knot of terror and shame. Along with the agonizing release of that breath, so followed my tears.

I couldn’t believe the words that had come out of my own mouth; how truly bitter I was concerning my entire situation.

It made me believe that his words were probably right. Maybe I wasn’t doing anyone any good by being in Emberwood. I was only causing ...