Chapter 104. If We Don't Hurry, We'll Catch Another Storm

"You can believe what you want. Nothing I do will change that." William went to sit on the other end of the cave. She could feel his anger as if she could slice through the air and grab it to crush against her fingers. It was as alive as he was.

"That's not true. Actions speak louder than words, which is why I'm confused." Doris admitted and pressed her face into his coat. It smelled strongly like him and part of her wanted to bottle the scent and take it with her wherever she went.

He didn't say anything to her words. Perhaps he was confused himself. Perhaps he fought a similar battle she did where they both wanted to dance around the truth until their feet bled raw. She was glad to stay stubborn. It was safer that way.

"I couldn't change out there into my wolf when I wanted to." Doris said after a few minutes of silence. He didn't look at her, he only kept his blue eyes on the flames.

"It doesn't come at will." He said. "It's not easy to command it when it