d casual. "Why Colorado?" Alex looked at me with a puzzled expression. "I thought it would be a great place to go hiking and explore the mountains. You know before moving there." He took my hands in

it." Alex said, his voice serious. I stared at him in shock, not sure how to respond. "Sense it? What? How?" Alex shrugged, a small smile playing on his lips. "I just knew. You have this wildness in your eyes sometimes, and I could sense something different about you. " "But that would mean you are .." He nodded and smiled. "But I couldn't sense your wolf because I lost my own." I shook my head, still trying to process what he was saying. "I can't believe this. I thought I was the only one." Alex's touch was reassuring, and I could feel myself starting to calm down. "You're not alone, I'm here for you. And I won't tell anyone else, I promise. This is our secret." He said, his voice filled with compassion. I looked up at him, feeling a sense of gratitude wash over me. "Thank you, Alex. You have no idea how much this means to me." Alex's eyes met mine, and I could see the sincerity in his gaze. "I believe the moon goddess sent us to each other for a reason. I have kept my own wolf at bay for long enough. Nobody can take you from me." I felt a shiver run down my spine at his words, but at the same time, I felt a sense of relief. I had been so afraid to tell anyone about my secret, but Alex had accepted me without hesitation. As we sat there, holding hands, I found myself spouting everything out. I told him how Lochlan had betrayed me and how he never knew about the twins existence. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders.