VINCENT

Pack members came to see Rylee when we arrived at the pack house. They all seemed elated to have her safe and sound. By the time Rylee and I retired at night, we were exhausted. We took a shower together. Thereafter, we laid down on the bed. Rylee was curled up into my side, her head resting on my chest.

"I am contented," she whispered and I closed my eyes, her floral scent flooding my senses.

"If I should die right now, I'll die happily," she continued, her fingers tracing irregular ...