Riley’s pov
Xavier's voice came out cold, snapping me out of my thoughts. “You can let go, Riley. It’s not that serious. My body is already healing itself,” he said, pulling my hands off his side. How could I have forgotten we wolves can heal our self , especially if it was a non-silver or severe wound. I felt a sting from the sharpness in his eyes as he looked at me with something close to irritation.
I raised my head, glancing around, only to see the same look mirrored on Alexander’s and Christopher’s faces. Their expressions were harsh, distant, almost like they resented me. And, honestly, I understood. I was the one who had wandered into the forest, dragging them into danger. Now, their brother was bleeding and bruised because of me.
A wave of guilt tightened my chest. I tried to sp
