One Year Later —————————————————————— The bass thrummed through the polished floor of the club, a steady pulse that vibrated up through the soles of my strappy heels. I took a slow sip of my cocktail; the sweet tang of citrus made it enjoyable. These are human drinks, so I can't get drunk, but at least I can have some fun, and if I don't have anything while I'm here, it would look weird. Around me, bodies moved, scents of perfume, wolf, and human desire mingling in the hazy air. A year ago, this scene would have felt hollow, a desperate attempt to outrun the phantom pain in my chest. Now, it was just… fun. My time in the Underworld’s library had been well spent. I had different potions to help with the pain in case he started cheating on me, but so far, the bond has been quiet from hi

