Alice - POV
Opening my eyes, my surroundings looked unfamiliar. "You're awake," a voice said. I jerked my head in its direction.
"James," I rasped, my voice hoarse. He offered me water, which I gratefully accepted. As he took the glass from my hand, his fingers brushed against mine, sending a shiver down my spine. James met my gaze with warmth in his eyes. I resisted the urge to drown in this strange emotion, a mate bond. It scared me, reminding me too much of my ex-mate, a truly terrible individual.
Suddenly, I remembered Levy lying pale and gravely wounded on the floor. "Where's Levy? Why am I here?" I asked, my voice rising in panic. I swiftly rolled out of bed and stood, my legs feeling weak.
"Levy has been taken to the wolf realm to heal. The knife had been coated in poison, and o
