Meadow

truck, but Silas's final words froze me in place. I pulled my hand back and turn

the words hanging in the air between us. "Wha

th opened, then closed again. The air in the cab, already thi

st law. It was a sacred bond, a divine decree fro

yet. You haven't had your first shift. There's no way you could know that

led. At peace." I took a breath, deciding to reveal the secret I had held so close to my heart. "And Cole feels it too. We made a pact. On our eighteenth

oice, sent a warm shiver through me. It was our stand against the

I could see a flicker of admiration for my resolve, bu

s your true fated mate." He turned the key in the ignition, the engine rumbling to life again, a clear signal he wanted this conversation to end. "

f course. Whispers of wolves who went mad with grief,

d, my voice firm despite the fear co

e knew he couldn't win this argument. He couldn't fight agai

ng over my shoulder. Before I closed the door, I looked back at him. "

ust watched me, his fa

way. The sun was warm on my skin, but a chill from our conversation lingered. I pulled out my phone, th

to be. It was strong enough

y mind was miles away. All I could think about was Cole-his gentle touch,

st, disconnected from the laughter and chatter around me. Only one t

e him. Not

y all the doubts and fears my brother had conjured. The idea took

away. He watched until I disappeared inside the buildin

ouse," he said, his voice low and all business. The authority