ELLA Surprisingly, my ability hadn’t been triggered, and I hadn’t been in anyone’s head since we arrived. I was happy it hadn’t occurred—because it was better that way. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to control the outcome if it did, and the last thing I wanted was for Kade to find out where I was or, worse still, for Lucian to show up at the door demanding I return to the Blackthorn Pack. But I still needed someone to explain what this newfound ability was and how to navigate my way around it. There was also the problem of being connected to the twins despite their rejection. I toyed with the idea of severing ties while I was here, but I wasn’t keen on taking Quincy up on his offer to start a relationship. He was nice—perfectly nice, even—and good company, but at this point in my life, th

