Yes, not matter what happens in the future, Gavin will be my one and only mate. Yes, I have seen widowed, and rejected, shifters granted second chance mates. It's also not uncommon for widowed, and rejected shifters, to accept chosen mates. And I am happy for them that they are able to do so. But that is just not something I can even think about. I have always loved Gavin, and I will until the day I die. It's just the way I feel. And there is nothing wrong with that. My musings came to an abrupt end when I received a mind-link from Pa. "Ellie, could you pop into my office right away. There is something we have to discuss before the eight a.m. breakfast sitting with pack guests." "Of course. Give me a couple of minutes, and I will be right down." I quickly put the letter back in it's env