Ash P.O.V
I almost didn’t meet Natalie after she had finished work. After my abrupt meeting with her earlier in the day, I took the opportunity to take a run back to our pack-village, and it gave me time to think. Once I was in the confines of my own home, I paced around my living room all afternoon, not only contemplating what I should do, but waiting for Esme to come home from school. I knew Esme wanted a mother, but her mother was gone; should I speak to her and ask her what she thinks? I know everyone in the pack, especially Liz and Victor want me to be happy, but this would impact me and Esme the most. Her opinion was a valid one.
As she stepped through the door at 3pm, her smile lightened my glum mood. She ran over to me, rucksack in hand and wrapped her short arms around my
