—•STORMY•—

My mouth opened, but no words came out.

I stood frozen, my heart pounding violently against my ribs.

The room seemed to close in around me, the air so hot and heavy I could barely draw a breath.

That one word—"MATE"—echoed in my mind, a shockwave that left me dizzy.

“M-Mate?” I finally whispered, the word trembling on my lips.

Jace and Julian didn’t move. They just stared at me, their gazes so intense that it made my knees feel weak.

I was in shock.

I couldn’t believe it.

Was I really hearing this?

I rubbed my eyes roughly, convinced I must be dreaming.

“Mate! Mate! Mate!”

A voice...