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Chapter 21

"What's going on, Aether?" I asked in almost a whisper, my voice breaking at the end.

He was hesitant to talk, a look of pure panic on his face. I had never seen him like this, never, so both my wolf and I were on high alert as we waited for his explanation. Though, truly, one was not needed. I had already connected the dots in my head, already deciphered the puzzle and figured out the mystery, all I needed now was Aether to tell me I was right.

Knots formed in my stomach the longer I waited, my grip tightening on the picture frame as my nerves turned to anger.

"Explain. Now." I barked at him, the heartbeat in my ears growing louder.

He was silent for a while, and I peered up at him through damp lashes to find him studying me, attractive features somber. To think, I was going to start a new chapter with him...start a new life...take him as my chosen mate.

How could I have been so foolish?