My daughter was killed by rogues. I’ve had the same nightmare for three months."No, please, don't—"I shot up in bed, my chest heaving.The sheets were soaked. My heart was trying to hammer its way out of my ribs.The image came back.Aria, lying in a pool of blood. Silver had torn through her chest. Her golden wolf, her very soul, seeped from the wound in her chest."Mom..." She grabbed my hand with her last bit of strength. "I'm sorry... I couldn't protect myself...""Selena?"Kael’s voice came from the doorway.He rushed to the bed, his eyes filled with worry."The same dream?" He sat on the edge, reaching for my hand.I pulled my arm back. After the nightmare, I couldn't stand anyone's touch. Not even his."I should have waited for you," I whispered, hugging my knees. My voice was hoarse. "If I'd waited for you and the guards, if I wasn't in such a rush—""No. It wasn't your fault." Kael's voice was soft and gentle. "It was mine. I was swamped with Pack emergencies. I should have
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