Kern had kept to his promise and renewed his connection with Haig through his wolf. When they reached the edge of the woods, Kern shifted and waited for Haig to do the same.Kern rubbed the back of his neck. “Good thing I heal quickly. You bit the shit out of my neck.”Haig stepped closer and pulled Kern into his arms. “I think my wolf needed to remind you of your first mate.” Haig traced the tattooed oak tree on Kern’s back. “I’ll never be able to apologise enough for running out on you like I did. But I’m back now, and I don’t plan on ever leaving you again.”As Haig continued to trace the individual branches inked into his skin, Kern was reminded, once again, of how many years Haig had stood by him. “I know I keep saying this, but I’m sorry things happened the way they did. Even though I can no longer fight the changes taking place between me and my new mate, I’ll try my best to deal with the mating frenzy when you’re not around.”Haig released his hold on Kern and walked several steps away, giving Kern a view of his identical tattoo.
