I awake, gasping for air.
Blaze.
That’s her name. My wolf. Why have I never known her name before now?
I blink and blink, taking in my surroundings that appear just as they did when I closed my eyes. I turn to find Aaron where I last saw him, but he’s not there. I’m alone in my hospital room.
I thought I was dying. Is this the afterlife?
No.
I startle at my wolf’s voice within me, louder and more distinct than I’ve ever heard her. Confused, I lift myself up, surprised that I have the strength to do so when I was too weak to simply pull my hand out of Aaron’s just a few minutes ago.
Or maybe it’s been hours. Days? I don’t know how long I’ve been unconscious.
Suddenly, images flood through my mind.
The disappointment in my father’s eyes every time he had to interact with his l
