"Lola, you don't understand." Rian's voice pierced the atmosphere, containing a blend of rage and an unidentified emotion. His fists were clinched at his sides as he stood rigidly at the edge of the clearing. "This link isn't organic. It shouldn't be taking place.
I stood there dumbfounded, unable to process the significance of what he had spoken. There had been an irresistible, strong pull between us—between all of us. However, it seemed like a kick in the face to hear it from Rian, the Beta, who had always come across as so composed and aloof.
"What do you mean?" I couldn't help but speak in a quieter tone than I had planned. The bewilderment was oppressive.
With an intensity that chilled my spine, Rian's eyes narrowed and briefly shifted to Kael before returning to me. "Lola, this fr
