Jake's POV

I knew what it was like to not be able to take any more pain. I completely understood.

It must have been traumatizing for her that she was only able to shift when her mate was on the verge of death. That had to be the absolute fucking worst.

"Hey," I said quietly and she turned around to look at me. The mood in the pack house for the last week had been grave. I had not seen anyone smile or do anything that could bring a smile. There was absolutely no reason for anyone to. Our Alpha was on the verge of death. There was nothing to...