Ava
Ten minutes and I still hadn't found the courage to knock on the door. I could sense Liora's impatience as she stood beside me, but this wasn't just about her. I raised my hand and bunched it into a fist, but I stopped myself just before it hit the wooden door.
“What are we waiting for, Mummy?” Liora asked, looking up at me with her innocent eyes.
“Yes, what are we waiting for? Knock on the door, or I'll take you.
I wanted to reply to my wolf that I would like to see her try, but it was unnecessary because the door opened to reveal a tall, blond woman with a face I had almost forgotten.
“Ava!” She had me in a bear hug before I could react and the sweet scent coming from her hair filled my brain. Seven years and Sylvie hadn't changed her hair wash.
She pulled back from me and loo
