[Damian’s POV]

The feeling of dread that had been a low hum all day suddenly roared to life. My wolf was screaming in my head, a primal beast caged within my human form, a sense of urgency pounding in my chest.

I finally broke.

I flitted downstairs. “Disperse.” I commanded the pack members, and they immediately did.

I opened the door and found her huddled on the floor, her back to me, the faint moonlight illuminating her figure.

She hadn't run off. She was simply there, a testament to ...