*The name at the top of each chapter is the point of view the chapter is based on. Bold is inner wolf voices, italic text is mental links*
Sylvia:
"What, why? Don't tell me it's the whole wanting to stand on your own feet excuse. I know that's just what you say to avoid telling me the truth!" She was correct of course, but that was still part of it.
"Look, I just don't want a mate. I never did, it was a choice I made a long time ago and I don't think that will change." I couldn't let the bond be made and let my wolf out. It wasn't an option, even if I actually did want to, it wasn't a choice.
My wolf began to whimper again and I felt pity for her. It wasn't her fault, of course, maybe there was a way to at least let her speak to me even if she was locked away. "Well, let me ask you this. You are part wolf, part witch, part whatever the hell else you haven't told me, and I know you are very aware of the risks in defying a Goddess." I felt the lump in my throat at those words.
