It's been weeks since everything happened, and a lot has happened too.
And as the days pass, the mating season draws closer, moving like an inevitable tide toward the wolf world.
Ace hasn't stepped foot anywhere since the funeral. He's spent every day and night at Jun's side, watching over him, making sure he eats, sleeps, and at least exists_ even if Jun barely speaks a word.
Helping him too through the transformation.
His wolf has been growing and sometimes it threatens.
Also, Ace has been receiving letters from Marsel, each one urging him to go, to talk, to meet, to visit. But he hasn't had the chance_ a tight schedule that has no much activities.
The pack has mostly returned to normal. The wounds of recent events have begun to heal, but not for everyone.
Not for Kieran.
The restlessness has settled deep in his bones, an ache that refuses to fade no matter how much he tries to ignore it. He knows time is running out.
