Freya’s POV I was in the in-between with my wolf. She was resting beside me when I awoke to the towering trees and the swirling mist of energy surrounding everything. I lifted an arm and blinked. Golden energy wafted off me in gentle waves. The in-between was warm like honey over my skin. I lay beside my wolf, taking in the beauty, not wanting to move or speak. A soft breeze wrestled around me, and the grass tickled my feet. My wolf licked my arm. “You cannot stay here forever.” “Why not. It is peaceful here. I get to be in the world. But have no worries around me.” She nudged me with her wet nose. “This is a meeting place, not a place to hide from the world.” “I know. I just wanted a break. You were the one who brought me here.” I pointed at her. “I couldn’t have gotten here withou

