RONAN
I climbed back up the jagged cliff edge, boots soaking, hair dripping, muscles aching from the violent current; but all of it dulled under the weight of the voices I overheard near the fire.
A group of Alphas, soaked and defeated, were grumbling amongst themselves, their shirts half-dried as they huddled for warmth.
"Can you believe Ryker?" one of them scoffed.
“Yeah, the guy just appeared with that damn pearl ring. Gave it to Grace like it was nothing."
“And then that Seth guy? He just dragged her off. Like he owned her or something."
My steps slowed.
Seraphina took Grace away?
My brows drew together as I stared into the firelight, the unease in my chest rising sharply. She would never have shown much interest in Grace like other male wolves here.
I rubbed a hand down my w
