**Kait**

“You know, what you said to me earlier, I’ve had some time to think about it,” I tell Jake, my voice barely a whisper.

He raises an eyebrow and leans forward in his seat. “You have? I mean, I don’t want you to feel pressured or anything. I know you’ve been through a lot, and this must be confusing for you. I can’t expect you to feel as I do. A shifter’s emotions can be very strong.”

I shake my head. “No, it’s not that. I don’t feel ...