My eyes welled up with tears. “But we finally just met,” I said holding back the tears. “This saddens me as well, dear girl. I wish things had been different and I was able to stay with you. But I cannot. The gift I give you will be a physical one and it will help you to be strong by your mate’s side. But please never lose sight of your first gift. It is the one you should cherish most. Always.” The soft light around me began to dim. The wolf in front of me began to dissipate. “Wait, Clemencia, what is happening.” “Goodbye dear Azalea, It has been a pleasure,” her voice faded away and darkness overtook me once more. Liam I paced back and forth across my bedroom floor as my uncle examined Azalea. As soon as my teeth pierced her skin, she screamed. The sound was absolutely heart wrenc