Caden and Ellen decided to stand a few feet away, giving us much needed privacy to talk. My mind was still reeling from the earlier events, my heart thumping loudly in my chest. The moment I acknowledged her presence, she threw her body against mine, almost making me collapse on the rocky floor. In her wolf form, the omega began weeping uncontrollably while also scenting me like I was still a pup.

That vulnerable moment bought tears to my eyes as well, chest tightening painfully as I ...