Okay, something weird is definitely happening. Was that... still our mate? Reika asked, just as confused as I was. That was how Emrys was before. Like suddenly all that animosity he had been feeling towards me vanished. He was right back to his loving self. Was it because I told him I loved him? Was it just being alone and close to me for a few minutes? I would feel different if it was our bond strengthening, right? We would feel it. Reika confirmed. So what the hell was that then? I asked. Dunno, she replied. Mate just... connected. Connected? With who? Us? I said. Reika shrugged. Dunno, he just felt... more whole, ya know? She replied. No, I don't know you silly wolf. Connected. Whole. Not related to the bond. What could all of that mean? Did Emrys somehow connect to his ful

