As I head inside the cabin, the scent of blood is so strong it would knock down the burliest of men. I move across the room and try to find something that will lighten the scent quicker. Though I saw some supplies earlier, I’m not sure how it would work on all the blood in the house.

Valeria follows me inside quietly. Her pep talk had struck a nerve and then, of all things, she didn’t even claim me when I begged her to.

I understand why and my wolf is beating me up over it, but at the same ...