Scarlett (Second Edition)
“It’ll be fun. Besides, Neo’s been dying to meet Midnight. Our wolves have linked before, sure, but they need to meet as wolves, Scarlett.”
I hesitated for a moment, then nodded. He was right. Midnight, my wolf, deserved to connect with Neo. She deserved her own moments, free from the constant tension that filled our lives.
“Okay,” I said finally. “Let’s do it.”
Maxwell grinned, clearly pleased, and together, we headed into the woods. The snow crunched beneath our boots, the cold air sharp and invigorating. I could feel Midnight stirring within me, her excitement mirroring my own nervous anticipation. For once, this wasn’t about war or survival—it was about connection, about allowing ourselv