Zain Pov
‘What the Hell just happened?’ I asked Ryan as he whimpered, pawing the ground. There wasn’t any evidence of the ashes left, it was all gone. All that was left was a circular scorch mark in the grass, proof of Jaiden’s transformation. Ryan and I lifted our muzzle and looked at Lexi, taking in her astonished gaze as she stared up at the night sky. I couldn’t blame her, I was still surprised as well. A phoenix? A protector? I had thoughts he was a protector, it made sense. Teddy got a true mate, and so did Lexi, it seems. Everyone except...me.
‘Maybe we haven’t met her yet.’ Ryan suggested. I shrugged, letting out a soft whimper.
‘Maybe I don’t deserve one, for what happened with Lexi.’ I said softly.
‘All you did was distance yourself from her so she didn’t f
