He lifted his head slightly and tilted it, giving me a sort of smile... well as much of a smile a wolf can do. "He's not going to hurt you," Rhydian spoke calmly through the link. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. 'He's our mate, you can go to him.' I guess I'm going to have to trust him... I sighed and crawled towards him carefully. I kneeled in front of him, slowly reaching my hand up and hovering it over his head. He tilted his head slightly as if giving me permission. I rested my hand on the side of his head, the shocks spreading through my body were so intense, I pulled my hand away and gasped. "I felt it too." Rhydian whispered through the link. I rolled my eyes then placed my palm on the top of Ryder's head. He leaned into my touch, letting out a satisfied growl. I brush

