Samantha
Aria howls as I run through the woods. ‘Go back,’ she pleads, trying to take control.
‘No,’ I argue. ‘We vowed never to have another mate. Why are you breaking your promise?’
‘It’s different this time,’ She pleads. ‘Go back.’
I push her to the back of my mind as I slow my pace. I realize my mate hasn’t come after me, so I stop running. I make my way out of the woods and walk along the road towards my cabin. A red truck slows down, and a window lowers.
“Hey, Sam,” James, the guard greets me. “What are you doing out here?”
“Oh, just walking,” I mutter.
“Anywhere in particular?” He laughs.
“Just home,” I reply.
“Want a ride?” He smiles softly.
I take a deep breath. “Sure, " I say. I hop into the truck and lean against the window.
“What’s wrong? You seem distressed,” Jam
