Wicked gleam

Langdon studied me. "I cannot fathom how he could let you go." He shook his head and spoke quietly. "If I had found the one for me..."

His eyes took on a wistful expression, sad. "I would hold her and never let her go."

My heart broke for him. He was physically strong, an Onyx Moon Enforcer, but he was still just a man that wanted to find love.

I murmured, "I know you think she's gone because you haven't found her yet, but I don't believe that. You're a good wolf. The Moon gives good things to wolves like you."

Truthfully, I believed my words. Langdon would one day meet his mate, which was another reason I had to say no. I'd been rejected once. I couldn't imagine getting involved with another wolf, only to have him find the one he was intended for, after the fact, and then kick me to the curb.

Langdon was quiet for a long time, lost in his thoughts. Finally, he looked up. "We need a plan."

"A plan?"

He stood to his feet. "Yes. Let's go down and eat, and we can discuss it with my mothe