I woke up the next day to a renewed vigor, and for the first time in a while, the chirping of the birds didn’t make me want to hurl stones at them.

I inhaled deeply, letting the little peace I had managed to cling to settle inside me.

After my resolve, I had officially begun ‘Operation Get My Mate.’ From now on, I will focus all my energy on winning Lucan.

Micah would always be in my heart, but I had to face what is here. Lucan was still alive and grieving, and I fear he may need me.

I rose from the bed, stretching my arms as a yawn...