Johnston’s POV still
The following day, we slept in, enjoyed a brunch, and plunged into the lake for an invigorating swim.
The water was cool and invigorating, an ideal remedy for the revelations of the previous day.
Erica was genuinely worried about me. After I shared the details of Alpha's stunt, she frequently gave me tight hugs and attempted to console me. Her touch was calming, her embrace a soothing balm for my troubled thoughts. Though I felt quite disappointed after being so close to uncovering my past, it was the future that excited me most—a future with Erica by my side.
In that moment, I felt thankful to spend time with Erica because she believed in me and didn't entirely push me away. Her approach was like a she-wolf embracing her fated mate without sensing any familial bon
