SILAS’S POV Stirring, the light was beating down on my face. I felt good. Satiated, warm, together, and one with myself. I smiled as I opened my eyes. Aurora sat on the edge of the bed, her back turned towards me. I reached out, beginning to rub her back. She jumped, spinning around. “Oh, you’re awake.” “What are you doing?” “I’m talking to Calista.” “Calista?” She smiled. “My wolf.” I sat up. “Your wolf is speaking to you?” She shrugged. “You didn’t tell me about it, but Calista filled me in.” I racked my brain. “Aurora, your wolf shouldn’t be verbal with you…” “What?” “Wolves are part of us. They’re not…separate entities.” She raised her eyebrows. “Then who…” I put my hand on her shoulder. “Is she speaking to you now?” She shook her head. “No, she went silent as soon as you

