Aviva

I’m the biggest baby in the entire world.

Not only did I freeze the moment Ryatt announced he was making me a commander, but I went so pale that the excited look on his face–his eyes shining with pride–shattered with concern. He took one step in my direction, and I burst into tears… in front of every man in the room.

I ran. There wasn’t anything else I could do, honestly. The only man I’ve ever cried in front of is Ryan, and even then, I hate it.

I’m supposed to be tough. Hard. Unbreakable.

I skirt around the lake in my wolf form, my paws beating the rocky...