Safira

/ ABBY /

Zhask wrapped his arms around me while I cried against his chest. I still couldn't believe what I just did. It happened so fast. All I ever remembered was how angry I was and how much I wanted to kill him.

Zhask rubbed my back gently with his hands. The gesture calmed me down a bit. I stopped crying and tried to take in some deep breaths. "You did not kill him," he spoke softly in my ears. "It was Safira, your wolf. She only wanted to protect you."

I raised my head to look at him and furrowed my eyebrows. "Who?" I asked, curious.

"Safira… sweet and gentle, Fenrer's dearest," he said with a gentle smile and touched my face. He wiped my tears with his thumb. "There's a lot you need to know about her, and I would be much willing to tell you everything now that she's awake."

I broke away from him after realizing I had been too close. I felt so connected to him earlier after knowing he had come to save me but now that I have come to my senses, it suddenly felt too awkward.

I wipe