"It's best if you lean back a little," said Collin, carefully holding an ice cube to my sore lower lip.

His care and closeness made me nervous. I wasn't used to other people taking care of me, and especially not the triplets.

"I can hold the ice myself," I said timidly, trying to hide my discomfort.

But Collin smiled and assured me kindly: "It's okay Ella, I'm happy to do this."

My wolf was incredibly touched by his caring care, but I felt strange about it. It seemed too familiar.

Until yesterday, this situation would have been unthinkable and I couldn't get used to the fact that one of the...