Rhyder's POV.
"What... no Grace? I thought you guys were practically joined at the hip these days."
I exhaled sharply, but I kept my back turned.
My wolf instantly sat up with his ears pointed forward and his lips curled up over his teeth exposing his massive, long canines.
The mere sound of her voice set him on edge.
I couldn't really blame him. I felt the exact same way.
And lately, I found myself feeling less and less willing to tolerate Alexis at all.
"Go away, Alexis."
I heard her coming deeper into the room. A second later, I felt the heat of her palms on my back - she slowly slid them down and around my waist.
My wolf snarled violently.
"Oh, Rhyder. Don't be like that. I miss you..."
She rested her chin between my shoulders. Her voice like liquid silk.
"And I know that y
