I return to the pack house, my thoughts racing faster than ever before. Finally, I start to feel like I can breathe normally, and Storm has returned to her usual calm state. What bothers me the most is how out of character she acted earlier. She almost seemed like a love-sick, hyperactive pup. Storm is typically a strong-willed wolf, which is why I first shifted at the age of five, unlike most who shift during puberty.

I vividly remember that day; I started hearing her voice in my head. Storm demanded we go for a run while I was lying under the stars that night. One thing led to another,...