*Nikko's POV*

Ash's paws pounding on the earth perfectly matched the pounding of my heart as we made our way to the packhouse. I couldn't believe the effect that this girl was having on me after only a couple of weeks. For the first time since my dad died, I felt truly happy.

The packhouse came into sight, and I shifted back into myself, so that I could head upstairs to my room and get some clothes on. There were a few members of the pack that were hanging out in ...