~Ash~ Having Cassy this close to me again, I don't know how I was even fooled for a second. My wolf pushed against my skin trying to get as close to her as possible the fact she was still injured made him wine in my ears. I fed her, getting satisfaction from the small noises that she always makes eating Jen's cooking. I saw Max out of the corner of my eye giving me a knowing look. I had always been adamant that I didn't need a mate, that I would not fawn over her the way he and my dads fawned over my mum. Max had talked to me, told me the connection is so strong that I would not be able to resist looking after my mate, caring for her, cherishing her. I had scoffed at him, which was probably why he was looking at me with such amusement. I linked Luke and Jonny to take Cara's body back to