—•STORMY•—

The thought of being mateless hit me hard, leaving a deep ache in my chest. I tried to push it away, but it refused to leave.

Losing my wolf was already painful enough, and now I might be mateless too?

It wasn’t fair.

Tears welled in my eyes, threatening to fall, but I blinked them away, angry at myself for almost crying.

I couldn’t cry. I had to be strong.

I kept searching for my mate, refusing to give up.

My movements grew more desperate as I circled the side of the palace, scanning the shadows between the trees.

Then I hurried to the main gates, my heart pounding...