Aria's POV

Daryl’s emotions hit me like a tidal wave, overwhelming through the bond we shared. My mate was a mess—sad, angry, confused—all swirling together like a storm I couldn't calm.

The mate bond allowed us to feel each other’s emotions, whether joyful or broken, and right now, Daryl was shattered.

I tried reaching out to him through the mind link, but he’d shut me out, a wall firmly erected between us. Leo had done the same.

Gigi whimpered inside my head, longing for our mates. She could feel their turmoil, especially Daryl’s.

He was the most affected, and I couldn’t bear the thought of him suffering alone. Leo, too,...