Chapter 17

Felix was standing by his office window staring outside. The people were roaming around minding their own and little kids were all over the place and laughter resonated in the air. There was peace and harmony. Things were going well for a while, but in the pit of his stomach, he had an unsettling feeling. He had it for some time, but he chose to ignore it. He didn't want to think about anything bad and jinx the newly found happiness the moon's goodness bestowed on him.

Things are different now. He didn't just have his pack to look out for, but he also had the one who meant the world to him. As incredulous as it sounded, he knew that he loved her. He just has not admitted it to himself, much less to her. Mercedes was now his weakness, and it made him fearful of the future. He just knew that his love for her would cloud his judgment and he would never allow himself to lose her to anything. He would fight and burn the whole world to have her until he drew his last breath. He even