My hands quivered, and I didn't know why I felt so nervous, so I looked in the mirror at myself. Spit it out, Victoria, before you go out there. He loves you; the people in this pack adore you. What are you worried about? Pirate stared at me.
Drystan. I spoke.
Like…you still love him?
"Funny, Makarius asked me that too. I spent most of my life with Drystan. It's hard to believe he just left me, and now he's with my nemesis. What is he up to, Pirate?"
What does your gut feeling say?
"I know I'm making the right choice. I love Makarius. But there's still this bothersome feeling... and the bond?"
Maybe you need time to get to know Makarius better. Now, look at you. You’re so beautiful.
"Thank you, Pirate. I really appreciate you." A knock on the door interrupted us.
Kara entered. She
