I sat beside Ivy in my wolf form, the sound of the waterfall filling the silence between us. The mist from the falls cooled the air, but I could feel the heat of my confusion and frustration simmering inside me. Everything that had just happened felt unreal, like I was living in someone else’s nightmare.
*How are you feeling?* Ivy asked gently, breaking the silence.
*How do you think I’m feeling?* I replied bitterly, my ears flattening against my head. *I’m supposed to be Ryder’s mate. My own brother. I don’t even know how to process that.*
Ivy’s glowing eyes softened as she looked at me, her presence always grounding me when things felt like they were spiraling out of control. She let out a slow sigh through our telepathic connection.
*I can’t imagine what you’re going through, Faye,*
