Charis offered a tour of the place, looping her arm into Laurel’s and gesturing for Violet to join them. Now that Laurel had met Rowan, she wondered how Charis could ever have come from a man like that. Rowan was distrusting and morose while Charis was full of life. She knew from Shepherd that Rowan’s mate had died giving birth to Charis. Laurel wondered how much it had changed Rowan and that gave her empathy for him, remembering that her own father died from a fractured mate bond.
Violet and Charis treated her as a sister during the tour. She missed Susu already and was appreciative of their welcome. The contrast in their personalities kept Laurel laughing. Violet was gentle and nurturing while Charis was vibrant and lively, with a sarcastic mouth. They were both loving though, and Laur
