ZORA Today felt like every other day as Marissa dressed me up for breakfast and avoiding my gaze. She refused to tell me what being an Elder means or how it has anything to do with me, but on the other hand, she doesn't look scared of me anymore. Or maybe she does and is just good at hiding it. I tried not to think about her and focused on how breakfast was going to go. I sharpened my mental teeth and claws, knowing I'd face Ryker today. I've not seen him since I made a fool of myself yet again. I'm not going to be caught unaware this time, either against him or the bond, which has been suspiciously quiet. I left my room to the dining room where I knew he'd be waiting. A sneer rose up my lips the minute I saw him on the dining table, sitted like he'd been waiting for me, his

