Jared didn't decide anything right away, even after his brother's ghost talked to him.
Every part of the pack house reminded Mia of Jared’s rejection. Weeks had passed since their night together, and the memory haunted her. His smell, a mix of pine and musk, still lingered in his study, a constant reminder that he wasn't there. The laughter that once filled the halls now felt fake, making everyone uneasy.
Jared had changed. The playful, carefree boy she knew was now a brooding stranger. The warmth in his eyes was gone, replaced by a coldness that made her shiver. When they crossed paths, his jaw tightened, and he looked past her as if she were invisible.
She blamed herself. She regretted her fear and hesitation to take their relationship further. He wanted more, she knew it. He had trie
