Chapter Eight

Option Two:

Nora slept like the dead. Jace had gotten up and checked the periomidtor several times. He had the area laced with mistletoe so it should warn off wolves but he was still worried. A female in heat can draw unmarked males to them and in a craze. Right now she was safe but he didnt know how long her heat would last or how many episodes she would have. He felt something in him stir and right away he knew she was awake.

Where did you go? She sent him through mindlink.

Coming back now, checking the periomidtor. Jace responded as he got to the cabin stairs.

Opening the cabin door, he saw her sitting up on the bed, her knees pulled up to her chest and the white blanket wrapped around her. He felt her intense confusion and embarrassment. He felt it like it was his own. He walked over to the bed slowly and sat down. He pulled her against him. She curled into him, putting her head against his chest. She had so many questions but didn't want to ask them. She looked up at his fac