That single word felt foreign to Jay, who had always been a man of few words when it came to women. Throughout his life, he had rarely shown much interest in women beyond the basic necessity of companionship. Usually, he would refer to her simply as "that woman" or "the Duchess," never giving her a proper name or showing any particular affection publicly.
The others, however, were certain absolutely sure that Jay and Liv would survive the winter well. They believed that their relationship would endure, perhaps even flourish, through the cold months, especially since their traditions as a wolf clan dictated that winter was a time of passion, a season when instincts ran high and urges could not be ignored.
