For the first time since I had arrived at Ice Lake Pack, I felt completely at ease.
Arielle was gone.
Her belongings were mostly gone.
Her presence no longer lingered in every room.
And, most importantly, I had Joss almost entirely to myself.
I couldn’t stop smiling.
The house felt different without her.
Quieter.
Calmer.
Mine.
I walked through the kitchen, humming softly as I prepared breakfast.
There was no need to wonder whether Arielle would suddenly walk in and interrupt us.
No need to feel like I was constantly competing with her.
No need to remind Joss that I was his mate too.
She had finally removed herself from the situation.
And I couldn’t pretend I was sad about it.
I was relieved.
More than relieved.
I was euphoric.
For weeks, I had watched Joss worry about Ar
