The following days after Lily’s confrontation with Eric were filled with a haze of conflicting emotions. The conversation they’d shared in the corridor left her more unsettled than ever. While a part of her longed to believe in his regret and desire to make things right, another part of her—a stronger fiercer part—reminded her of the pain and humiliation he had caused. His apology, while heartfelt, could not simply erase what had happened.
And yet, the mate bond between them pulsed, a constant reminder of their connection, of the unyielding force pulling them together. It was something she couldn’t ignore, no matter how hard she tried. Every time their eyes met across the pack gatherings, every time his presence filled the air around her, it was there—undeniable, irresistible, and dangero
