Chapter 57

Rain clung to my skin like the lingering warmth of Nico's touch, a reminder of the passionate whirlwind that had spun us together just hours before. Now, bathed in the crescent moonlight, we stood at the mouth of the ancient cave, Nico's hand a comforting weight on mine.

It was quite a struggle to get here. I didn’t think I was ready to be introduced to Nico’s pack yet as his “mate” These were the words he

used to describe me, he said it was a wolf thing. I stood still as I looked at the old hexagon cave, memories flashing back in a rush. The first time I was here, I left devastated because I found out Nico was a wolf, and now that I am here again, I am about to be introduced as his mate. My heart raced at the thought.

Breathless, I clung to Nico's hand as we approached the mouth of the ancient cave. The rain stopped, replaced by a whisper of wind and moonlight. The cave loomed ahead, dark and mysterious, like a giant mouth ready to swallow me whole. My heart drummed against my

ribs,