***POV: Cole***Amara might just be the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. It truly is as if she was made for me. I have so many thoughts and emotions warring within me, but right now, I just need to lose myself in her. Enjoy this moment, as it will be our last. I lean down on top of her and gently place a chaste kiss on her lips. I trail kisses down her neck. Slowly, I removed her clothes as I kiss and savor every inch of her body. Intentionally taking my time, drawing this out as much as I can endure.Once I have her naked, completely spread out on the bed, I take my time inspecting her gorgeous body, memorizing every detail of her perfection. I start trailing deeper kisses along her skin this time, sucking a little bit each time my lips meet her sweet skin. She lets out soft moans, moving her body in tandem, wordlessly begging me to give her more. I tease the taut peaks of her breasts, alternating between them, licking, nipping, and blowing on them. I can tell I am driving her

***POV: Amara***We grabbed Imogen bright and early and set off on a girl’s tour. Without even speaking, Violet planned an itinerary for the day that ensured no overlap with the men. She’s always good like that.Today was already hard without having to see him, I can still feel him everywhere. After spending all night worshipping each other, my body feels like I put it through a gauntlet.I don’t know what it would be like to see him again, how will he react, how will I? Imogen seems quieter than usual this morning, but based on the time I left him, and the time that we went back to pick her up, I’m not sure how much of a chance they would have had to speak to each other about our situation.I know she really likes Cole and I together, I just don’t know how much she knows right now. So we go on like everything is normal, knowing it’s not. We started the day off by taking her back to the refugee depot. We show her around the place, completely explaining the process of refugee retrieval

***POV: Cole***Sitting at the training arena with the guys, replaying the fight, I feel normal for a moment, like the world didn’t end and I’m not actually talking to wolves. I can easily see how I could feel at home here. They point me in the direction of the showers and Cyrus gives me some spare clothes he had here so I can get cleaned up.I feel eyes on me as I’m walking to the showers but I can’t quite spot who is watching. I go about my business and quickly get cleaned up and dressed. When I get out of the changing area, I feel it again and suddenly someone is behind me. I turn around quickly, poised to fight, only to find myself face to face with a tall, lithe, beautiful dark skinned creature. That’s the only word that I can think of at this point, because I have never seen anything like her. She is all long limbs and glowing skin, slight point at the top part of her ears, big bright eyes. From my introduction to the colony, I can safely say I think she is a fairy. “Well, hell

***POV: Amara***I am barely keeping it together right now. I am stuck in a constant struggle with my wolf over control. She is fighting me with everything she has to go back to our mate. I am holding steady and trying to stay distracted. I know we are fated to each other, and I know that I love him, but he is not the best choice for me given the current situation. My father is right, he is always right. So even though my heart is breaking, I will do as he asks.I look around at the girls and smile and nod when it seems appropriate, completely unable to focus on what they are saying. I stand up and excuse myself, telling them I have pack matters to get back to, but to continue enjoying their day. I head back to the packhouse.I walk in and listen, and the house sounds completely quiet. I walk towards my father’s office, and my instincts are right, he is in there.“Hey papi.” I say softly. He looks up at me and gives me a tenuous smile. His eyes are heavy with worry, and I wonder if I

***POV: Cole***I am sore and feeling the bruising after the fight. I walk away from my conversation with the fairy to find Cyrus and Tobias. I see them huddled up in the corner speaking in hushed tones, and as they see me approach, they go completely silent. “What’s up guys?” I ask as casually as I can.Tobias and Cyrus exchange glances. Tobias speaks up first. “We were just talking about how bizarre it is, what just went down with you and Trent.”Cyrus pipes in. “I don’t think you get the magnitude of what just happened here. It is unheard of for anyone to get the best of an Alpha unless it is another Alpha, but you are not even a wolf.”“But can you imagine what he could do if he was a wolf? It’s like he was born to be one, to be like a super wolf.” Tobias finishes his sentence and then they both look at each other again, something coming over their faces.“What if there is something to that? We need to talk to someone.” Cyrus says with a far off look on his face, clearly his thoug