ALEX'S POV I took a deep breath as Allen and I strolled through the garden. I shoved my hands in my pockets, trying to tune out Allen’s voice as he spoke about Allison yet again. He was rambling on about how her wolf reached out to him. “It’s real, Alex,” Allen insisted. “Allison’s wolf touched mine. I felt it.” I raised an eyebrow, trying to suppress a laugh. Laughing would only get him more worked up. Allen was delusional; that had to be it. “Allen, come on. You’re imagining things" I said "Maybe you’re feeling… I don’t know, sympathy for her or something. But what you’re describing?” I shook my head. “That’s not possible. She’s a weak, low-level Omega. Just a maid. It’s impossible for her wolf to touch yours.” Allen’s jaw tightened, and he looked away “You think I’m making this up,

