Alpha Nathan’s POV
For a moment, I stared at her, unsure of how to respond, unsure of what this strange connection between us even was. And as much as I tried to ignore it, her touch on my skin—so tender, so genuine—left an imprint on me, one that made my heart beat faster and my breath shallow.
“It was terrible. I don’t wish for anyone to go through that.” I sighed and shut my eyes for a moment as a few terrible memories replayed in my head. Was it when I went for days without eating any meals, or was it the nights spent alone, with the cold air biting at my skin, my stomach gnawing with hunger? I shook my head slightly, pushing the painful memories aside.
“It was a fight for survival, day after day. I had to rely on myself for everything—hunting, shelter, protecting myself from things
