Creed’s pov.

“I’m sorry, you’re right. I’m just so unbelievably stressed out. This war…” I started to say, pausing to gather my words, “it’s inevitable. It’s coming for us, and there’s nothing we can do to stop it.”

Lily sighs softly, rubbing her hand up my arm in a soft, soothing motion, “I know, but everything will be okay, I know it.”

I smile up at my mate, feeling my tears dry to my face.

“You’re so incredibly amazing, you know that right?” I say to ...