The blood suddenly splashes on my face, before I even realize what’s going on. I just heard a bang, and Damian stopped running. He’s just in front of me, but I see the black wolf stumble and fall on his flank.
Damian!
Another gunshot is heard, but I couldn’t care less. All I see is my mate, lying on the ground with blood flowing from a hole in his chest. I run to his side, unable to think of anything else. Damian is injured!
Damian! Damian!
I keep calling his name, my wolf howling after her mate, but he is barely moving. Oh Moon Goddess, no, no, no, not him, not Damian… I try to look for the bullet’s location, and shape-shift to use my fingers. His jet-black fur is getting all sticky from so much blood, no, no… It can’t be. I finally hear him breathing, but it’s faint and e
