At first, he heard the heartbeat but dismissed it as a common human hunter in the woods. Today, he wasn't in the mood to hunt because he missed his wife greatly, and he didn't understand why. He lay flat, watching the half-moon outside his window.
He knew he had to meet with Annabelle before he left for the Coastal country. Despite Sebastian being a witch, the lady witch knew him better and understood the situation he was in. After all, she had helped him greatly in his past life. Not that Sebastian hadn't, but Annabelle had been there, hoping that he would survive the ordeal and trying to help genuinely. She understood his torment more than anyone. Now, being with Madeline was bringing a warmth he had never felt for years. The only problem was his beastly control whenever he sensed her scent, the smell of her blood, and the beat of her heart.
