“What?” I whispered, my voice shaking. “What—what are you talking about?” Ethan sighed heavily, like this whole thing was boring him. He rubbed his face and finally stood up, wrapping the sheet around his waist as he walked toward the dresser. “She’s telling the truth, Riley. Wendy is my true mate. The bond had been in place when we were teenagers. I felt it the first time I saw her after her family moved in.” I stared at him, feeling like the floor was dropping out from under me. “Your true mate? You’re telling me this now? After we got married? After everything?” Wendy crossed her arms, a small, satisfied smile creeping onto her face. “He tried to fight it at first. For you. But the bond is too strong. It pulls us together no matter what. That’s why he could never really stay away fro

