_Kaden's POV_
The next morning, I couldn’t sit still. The weight of my mistakes with Avery had settled over me like a heavy cloud. I needed to make things right, or at least try. My wolf, Leo, had been restless all night, pacing in my mind and urging me to act before it was too late.
I picked up my phone and typed out a text to Avery.
“Avery, I need to see you. Alone. It’s important.”
Her reply came quickly, as if she had been expecting something from me.
“I’m busy. Whatever you need to say, just text me.”
My chest tightened at her curt response. I couldn’t blame her for wanting to avoid me. After everything I had done, I deserved her coldness. But this couldn’t wait. I had to tell her how I felt, face to face.
“It’s urgent, Avery. I need to apologize and explain something important
