If that howl wasn’tRoosevelt I’d be screwed. Any creature could just walk on in with the front door left wide open.
Another howl.
And then he appeared. A large gray wolf, with the amber eyes that I’d grown to love in just six days.“Roosevelt,” I whispered, knowing he could hear me even being as far away as he was.
The wolf started to charge toward the cabin, and as he charged he began to transform. By the time he reached the door, my Roosevelt was standing in all his naked glory with a wide grin on his lips that sent my heart soaring.
“About time you showed up,” I teased, tears filling my eyes as I struggled to my feet.
“Who did this to you?” he asked, coming to me and quickly working the knots on my binds.
“She said her name was Aliyah.”
“She was in on it with the mayor. I’d bet on it.”
The moment the ropes went slack I leaped into his arms, holding tight to him and burying my face against his neck.“I was so scared I’d never see you again. The thought of never seeing you was more than I could bear.” I pulled back from him, my gaze locking onto his.
Cupping my cheek in his hand, he lowered his forehead to mine.
“I cameas fast as I could. I feared I’d never make it in time. I’venever been so scared, Sophia. I never want to be without you. Don’t leave. Please don’t leave. I love you, baby.I love you with every ounce of my being.”
And just like that, I felt whole. My heart had led me to this town – and to him. And his heart had found me, too.
“I love you. It doesn’t matter where we raise our cubs, in this town or in the outside world, as long as I’m with you.” I stroked his cheek.“Forever.”
“Forever.”
The End
