Olivia, don’t-

A new day could be seen as a new adventure. Or at least that was what Noah’s mother claimed when he was a child.

Although Noah did his best to believe those words, to try to see the world through the eyes of the woman who raised him – it didn’t work. There were no adventures, just self-doubt and hatred.

During the time he spent in the cabin, Noah used the chance to reflect on his decisions. For the most part, he was sure things he did were done for the right reasons and always brought good for others.

But not for Olivia. What he did to her was for selfish reasons. Heat in the moment decision that might have cost him everything.

She didn’t want to stay. She didn’t want to see Noah ever again. And yet, he tried to force her to stay.

Initially, it didn’t work. The mark obviously meant nothing to her; it didn’t hold her back and hostage in his pack. She left without looking back, without thinking about the possible consequences or the effect it might have on her. That’s how desper