I rubbed my palms together before holding them to my face. The thrill rushed through me, bubbling up like a spark catching fire. I would see them pretty soon too.

I was going home to my parents, to my mom, to my dad, to Becca, and the rest of Springville.

A tightening sensation pulled at the tips of my fingers as my body slowly began to run cold. The rest of Springville? My hands dropped to my sides. To Higan, my mate who had rejected me?

My gaze fell to the ground as my body ran colder. I ...