I released a heavy sigh. I knew I needed to tell Lila everything. Her wolf chose me, but I want her, the woman, to want to choose me as well. I have been watching Lila for weeks, and she is an incredible woman. She is strong, hard-working, kind, and gorgeous. I would be a lucky man to have her as my partner.
"I came to your town to find Gemma."
Lila let out a gasp. "My mom?"
"Yes, I was supposed to be looking for her to see where she might have gone. My dad has been searching for her for years."
"Well, I can help with that. My mom died during childbirth." Her voice is so soft, and her lip quivers as she holds back tears for a mom she never had the chance to know. My heart aches for her, knowing her world is going to be turned upside down yet again. I truly wish I didn't have to be th
