I closed my eyes and focused on the faint yet unmistakable presence of Roni, Riley’s wolf. His presence in my mind was a whisper, a weak but constant vibration. I took a deep breath, allowing my bond with Freidis to extend, reaching out to him carefully, urgently.
"Riley... can you hear me?"
There was a heartbeat of silence, followed by a wave of surprise that hit my mind with force.
"Elise?" His voice came through, choppy and filled with disbelief. "What the hell...? Are you a prisoner too?"
I shook my head, though he couldn’t see me.
"Not exactly. The situation is... complicated." I swallowed hard, feeling the pressure in my chest. "I'm here to help you, Riley. But you have to trust me."
Riley took a moment to respond, his distrust palpable through the link.
"This doesn’t make sen
