Lily POV
"Dad, I'm not a pup anymore. After everything I've learned about myself and Ariel, I need you to trust me. Even if you're scared, you are going to have to trust me. What would you do if you knew mom was being abused or in danger?" "I would burn the world down to get to her and kill anyone who hurt her" he says. My mother smiles, knowing he means every word.
"Someone is hurting my mate, dad. I can't stay here knowing that I'm destined to save him. I'm the hero in my own love story. I've accepted that Colton wasn't ever going to be my forever, but this man is supposed to be. All the bad stuff that's happened was for a reason. The reason was showing me how strong I am."
"I won't lie and say I'm not scared of being away from the pack and my family, but do you know what I'm more af
