I stood in a grassy clearing on the very edge of the White Mountain pack’s territory, surrounded by my family, Kate, and Finnian. Reid was nearby, leaning against a tree, looking serene and unnervingly godlike as he observed his surroundings. I was grateful he’d given me space to say goodbye, but still, it was hard not to stare. When the wind rustled the trees just right, dappled late-afternoon light would fall over his skin and cast playful shadows on his perfect features. The sunlight brought out dark, blue-ish undertones in his black curls. I was practically drooling—I couldn’t help it.
I wrenched my gaze from him when Kate stepped forward and pulled me into a tight, tearful embrace.
“Let’s try to FaceTime everyday,” she said into my shoulder, her voice thick with sadness, “just lik
