While lying in the vast bed all alone, I was surprised to realize that Maximus wasn't going to sleep with me. I listened to his gentle breathing from across the room and finally closed my eyes. The moment I shut my eyes, the persistent image of how I would look in my wolf form consumed my thoughts. I can still vividly recall the appearance of the wolves from when I was about ten years old and accompanied my family on a camping trip. I couldn't shake the curiosity about whether my wolf form would be diminutive or if I would appear as a regular-sized wolf. As I was thinking about my wolf, my thoughts soon drifted into my sleep and then led into my dreams. My dream was so very vivid. It was like I could actually smell the world around me. My wolf was running fast through the forest. The small tree branches were snapping in half as we barreled through them. As we reached a clearing, the intoxicating fragrance of the blooming wildflowers completely filled my senses. Stepping into the c

Emberleigh POVSo many people came up to congratulate Maximus and myself on him finding his fated mate. Everyone seemed so happy for us, it almost made me forget about the way Tiffany was glaring at me. She had stuck out like a sore thumb with her arms crossed and a hateful expression on her face. There was zero love on her face, just the scowl from the bitterness in her broken heart. Or so I had thought."Emberleigh, I want to introduce you to the individuals responsible for safeguarding you when I am occupied with important matters or unable to be by your side. Allow me to present Elisabeth, Justin, Marco, and Justine. Everyone, please welcome Emberleigh, my mate and your future Luna," Maximus announced. I felt myself blushing at Maximus's introduction, and my heart swelling with pride and anticipation as I extended a gracious smile to each of the individuals before me. I was very grateful for the support and protection they would offer in the days to come.They all looked at me and