hade of a tall oak tree, watching the sunset

sion on her face. "Akira, have you ever

intrigue. "Actually, yes. I

. "Really? What made

t a natural part of life. We're m

That's true. But what's it l

with a puzzled express

No, I don't. I've never

It's like... everything sparks. Your touch, your voi

ike your heart beats for them alone. You feel a

stfully. "That

's something everyone should experie

ilence for a moment, watching the st

lint in her eye. "You know, I think I'

ur true mate is out there somewhere. A

excitement. Maybe Akira was right. Maybe he

e day. She got dressed in comfortable clothing and headed dow

atting and laughing as they enjoyed breakfast together

la, her sister, spoke up. "Hey, Akira, sti

eeling a spark of annoya

, come on, Akira. It's just a l

d. "Gabriella, that's enough. Let

Akira, put a hand on her arm. "Hey

ep breath, tryi

e up. "Akira, I need you

eyebrow. "Wher

pack. I want to make sure everyone is doing

oing on patrol with Harrison, as it gave her a chance to

and then headed out, shifting into their

e of freedom and joy. She loved being a wolf, an

pack members were gathered. Harrison and Akira shift

he pack members and making sure they were all doing well. A

uldn't help but feel proud of her brother.

ng, Harrison and Akira returned

m, waiting for them. Akira's mother smiled,

ur patrol?"

thing looks good. The pa

ch, spoke up. "That's great, Harrison

eeling a surge of annoya

riella, Akira was a big help. She's alw

ng grateful for her

g their day and sharing stories. Akira felt grat

's mother stood up. "I'm going to sta

Akira's mother head

nd said, "Hey, Akira, want

ng a sense of excit

into the evening air, wal

rateful for her brother. He was always there f

n spoke up. "Akira, ca

, curious. "

us. "Do you ever feel like there'

fore responding. "I don't kno

I just feel like there's something

e of understanding. "Yeah, I

son and asked, "Hey, Harris

"Of course, Aki

nd your true mate soon. You're getting older, and

d besides, I'm not worried about finding my tru

"I'm just looking out for you, H

a's shoulders. "Thanks, Akira. T