Chapter 6

A week passed in the safety of Jaxson's territory. My body healed, but my heart remained shattered. Each morning, I woke expecting to find myself back in Silver Creek, only to be greeted by the unfamiliar comforts of the Northern Frost Pack.

I stood at the edge of the forest, my few belongings packed in a small bag. The sun cast long shadows across the snow, and for the first time in days, I felt something other than grief—fear.

"You're leaving."

I startled at Jaxson's voice. He emerged from the trees, his massive frame silhouetted against the morning light. In…