“You might feel like you need to sink or swim. That’s black or white thinking. You’re forgetting you have a third option.” I looked back at my shifter, confused. “What do you mean?” Kai leaned in and wiped my wet cheek, pressing a kiss to my forehead. “Float. There’s nothing wrong with biding your time and resting. Just float for a while, Cub. You can do this for yourself—you’re strong enough, you’re capable. You don’t always have to, though. Some days, everything will feel like it’s too much. But if your head ever dips below the surface, I will drag you back up. We all will. We’re your damn
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