I feel too tired and worn out to mind-link them, but she can communicate with their wolves. “On it,” she answers and disappears. “How much further?” I ask Alec as I feel my body getting weaker. I need to deal with my wound before I pass out from blood loss. “Not much further,” he says before looking back at me. He must have seen something because his jaw tenses right before he stops. Letting go of my hand, he surprises me when he swings me into his hands, bridal style. I wrap my good hand around his shoulder, afraid to fall. “What are you doing?” I question him. With him being this close, the bond comes to life. He resumes walking. “You look pale and like you were about to faint.” “I’m fine,” I argue, gritting my teeth against the sparks that had ignited due to the bond. “No, you a

