Zak’s POV I prayed to Selene last night for the first time in a while. I never thought I’d have a second chance mate. To be honest, I never thought I could love after I lost my wife and son. I’m conflicted. The thought of loving again and being loved would be a blessing. For now, the only feelings I can feel from the ‘mate bond’ that is barely existent is fear, insecurity and… anger? I think. So I’m giving her a lot of space. I have been checking on her from a distance today. I’m drawn to Dana like a moth to a flame but obviously she’s been hurt… a lot. I also don’t want to become attached only for her to turn around and decide to leave. It would be easier to stay distant if that is her decision. So, I decided it’s best for me to keep away from the pavilion as much as possible. I ask Dan to run things as much as he can there and I opt to work on warrior assignments and anything else I can away from there. He eyed me warily at my request, but understands I think. I

Zak’s POV My wolf Beteo hasn’t laughed this hard in quite some time. “Come on girls, keep up the pace”, I yell at the warriors. “Zak, we’ve only run 6 miles, why are they so slow”, he chides. I just shake my head. “Beteo… I do not know but I will be having a nice long chat with Leo here in the near future. This is damn sad”. We finally make it back to the training grounds. They fall over as if they’re dying. “Wow- you guys do know this is warm up yeah?”. I grab my water bottle, taking a small sip. I hear a lot of complaining. “If you have room to complain, you aren’t tired enough. Up, let’s go”. Beteo starts laughing… “make em do pull ups, then they’ll really like ya”. Beteol has always been a bit of a jock and a show off, unlike me but it’s kept us in good shape I suppose. A few of the guys are panting as if they’re drowning. “Josh man, what the hell? Does Leo not make you move at all? What is wrong with you lot? This is embarrassing. Pretty sure Ruth is in bett

Michelle’s POV I will be discharged from the hospital today. Grace is putting together my discharge papers, whatever those are. Sitting on the edge of my bed, I smell a familiar scent and can’t help but smile. Leo’s handsome face peeks around the corner. “Hi beautiful, I brought you something”. He brings his hand from around his back to reveal a bouquet of beautiful wildflowers”. I can’t help but smile, “they’re beautiful”. It comes out as more of a shy squeak. “I realize they’re coming right back with you home but I still wanted to surprise you if that’s ok?”. He really is very sweet. He’s come to visit every day since meeting me. He always brings me a treat and I had to tell him to stop bringing me hot chocolate so much. They are too rich and were making me sick to my stomach. He felt really terrible and I wanted to take back my request just so he didn’t feel bad but that sounds ridiculous. Grace comes in, admiring the flowers and smiles at the two of us. “Ok

Ian’s POV Ruth lost consciousness after I marked her. I knew it was a possibility. I took care of her, cleaning her up and even brushing out her tangled locks. Thankfully we didn’t have to worry about any hyman blood, I thought. Max is a little bit curious just how big this dildo is or was. Wait, is? “You think she still has it?”Max intrudes. I don’t know buddy. I took care of dressing her, settling for one of my t-shirts. I love when she wears them. I lay behind her, watching her sleep. My mate. I gently stroke her cheek. Goddess she really is the most beautiful and perfect woman. My stomach growls, ruining the moment. I am truly famished though. Dammit. Max pushes forward, “screw food Ian, lay here and stare at mate”. Well, when you put it like that, it’s not creepy.. At all. Max is just as grateful as me. We both thought we’d die alone but accepted it as atonement for the sins of my family. “How about we grab something uber quick and eat in bed?”. He sighs

Emma’s POV I wake up with an odd sense of panic, almost like I’m late for something. I glance at the clock quickly… oh goddess, it’s 4 am. Why am I awake and why am I panicked? I peek over at my love and he’s peacefully sleeping. Much deserved too I must say. I lay there, staring at the ceiling for a good 20 minutes before I can’t anymore so I decide to go take a bath. Creeping across the bedroom floor, I manage to sneak into the bathroom, close the bathroom door and into the tub room all without crashing into anything. Wow, pretty good if I do say so myself. This is where Morgan would normally congratulate me on not knocking anything over and I would tell her she’s a sassy Susan. I sigh, plugging the tub and starting the water. I miss her. Stripping off my clothes, I look in the mirror. I see zero difference in my abdomen. Maybe a teeny tiny difference but that could just be some weight gain from starting back on solid foods. I stifle a laugh… Mor would prob