Abby grumbled when he didn't take the blood, but watched as the wound healed easily.<br/><br/>She stood up, looking out at the rain, glaring at the unseen wolves.<br/><br/>Jarett came around the corner, as a wolf. He looked up at Abby with sorrowful eyes, then cautiously walked up to her, speaking into her mind only.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Are you alright?</span>He asked, voice full of honest concern.<br/>She shook her head, looking away from him.<br/><span style="font-style: italic">I'm sorry...for all that I've put you through. I...I never should have changed you. I guess I was just....jealous or possessive, or-</span><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Or just an asshole.</span>She offered bitterly, glaring at him.<br/><br/>He chuckled softly, then nudged her hand.<br/><span style="font-style: italic">I'm sorry, Abby. I don't know if you'll ever forgive me, but...I know how to release you from being my mate and...an alpha.</span><br/><br/>Abby's head whipped towards him, eyes wide.<br/><br/>He sighed and nodded.<span style="font-style: italic">You only have to do one thing.</span><br/>She crouched in front of him, begging him to tell her.<br/>He told her in her mind, then turned and took off into the rain once more, his pack disappearing with him.<br/><br/>Abby stood, watching where they had disappeared, then turned back to Koa and knelt near him, touching her cold hands to his face.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">He told me...that there's a way to not be his mate or...an alpha.</span><br/>She looked at the ground, biting her lip, wishing she could know if it were true or not.