Ethan's POV I rushed out of the room as quickly as possible and took a deep breath. I thought I had finally overcome it but the memories keep flooding back. This is exactly why I don't want her too close to me. Just now, when Esme had tried to feed me, I had a flashback of Tanika and I. It happened years ago, when Tanika and I had been dating. I was madly in love with her at the time and would often let her do as she pleased. It was on a normal day. I had been out hunting with some members of the Pack but it was an unsuccessful hunt, we didn't return with much, so most of us were in a sour mood, me included. I was used to being successful in everything I did, so I felt incompetent and took it out on my partner during training. I was catching my breath during time out when Tanika sudd