Dead to Me

Her voice shook on the last word, but she kept going, tears streaming now, furious tears.

“I want to be touched. I want to be kissed until I can’t breathe. I want someone to pin me down and make me feel small and safe and wanted all at once. I want the knot. I want the bite. I want to shift and run until my paws bleed and howl until my throat is raw. I want mates who look at me like I’m theirs an