Penelope
The evening air is cool against my skin as I walk through the pack grounds, trying to clear my head after watching Matthias and Yuna depart earlier. Their joy had been infectious.
The way they looked at each other, the excitement in their voices as they discussed their journey, the hope radiating from them both.
I'm happy for them but watching them leave together, hands intertwined and futures aligned, only emphasized the emptiness beside me where Aaron should be.
I pause near the training grounds, now quiet as dusk settles over the territory. My hand reaches for the pendant at my throat, seeking comfort in the cool metal that connects me to him.
Aaron.
The thought of his name sends an ache through my chest.
I press my hand harder against my chest, trying to ease the pressu
