Chapter 5. A Dream

Colton clears his throat and tenses as he exhales his words. He throws me a soft look, a hint of a smile, and a little ‘I love you’ squint of his eyes as he wrinkles his nose cutely. I blush in response, never immune to the faces and messages he sends me, even in a serious moment like this.

“It started in a forest. I think, maybe the north side of the mountain. It was familiar, but not here. I was alone… Maybe… I don’t know. I saw no one, but it wasn’t quiet like I was alone. I felt like there were others in the shadows.” He sighs again, flinches, and this time his eyes start to subtly amber out, a sign his emotions are pushing through, and I squeeze his hand tighter to keep him calm. Wolf Colton would not be great at explaining anything, as he has too much hostility in that furry form.

“Go on…” Sierra encourages. Colton hesitates, screws up his face, and blows air as though the words are painful, and I can feel it ebbing from him. I listen intently, the upset, the heart