Ryder pov Jolie's wolf form racing past me toward the forest exit."Jolie!" I shout, but she doesn't stop. Doesn't even slow down.I shift instantly, Shadow bursting free with a roar that shakes the walls. We chase after her, but she's fast, faster than she should be.The moonfire blazes around her as she runs, and I realize with a shock that she's not in pain. The shift that used to leave her bedridden now seems effortless.She races into the forest, leaping over fallen logs and dodging between trees with supernatural grace. I follow, Shadow pushing harder than we have in months.But we can't catch her. She's not running from a threat—she's running from me.Finally, half a mile into the woods, she stops in a small clearing. Her silver wolf stands in the center, sides heaving, moonfire casting everything in ethereal light.I shift back to human form. "Jolie, please. Let me explain."Her wolf turns to face me, and the look in those eyes—my mate's eyes—is pure pain."Baby, please shift
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