Chapter 64

Luna

I took a wrong turn at a creek in my excitement to see the triplets. Now, morning is coming, damp and chilly from the cloud cover which obscures the stars. Good thing I've got thick fur and sure feet, so I don't fall into the warm swamp water.

As I run, I imagined every reunion the men and I could have when I see them again. I pictured their surprise and delight, their crushing hugs and soft kisses, their passion, and wonder. All of the images in my head are happy ones.

So why do I feel so guilty at leaving Axel?

For one, he wasn't horrid to me—not by a long shot. Not this time. But I don't trust him, and if I don't trust him, how can we be together?

We can't.

Besides, I don't want to be his mate. I want to be with Warrick, Ethan, and Callan.

Right?

I slow my run to a loping pace. Just then, I catch the scent I caught earlier, when I was hunting with Axel. Is whoever was watching me earlier