“Ella, you need to stop them from always wanting to tear each other apart,” Lila’s voice echoed in Ella’s mind, steady yet tinged with concern.

Ella paced the length of her room, her fists clenched. “And how exactly do you suggest I do that, Lila? They’re both so… so stubborn!” Her voice cracked with frustration, and her wolf sighed. “They’re adults, Lila, not children.” Ella continued, her tone carrying the irritation she’d been holding in.

“Did you see what almost happened at the field earlier” Lila asked

“I think Derek should head back to avoid all this.” Ella responded non-challantly.

“I understand you’re still angry with Derek—after all the betrayal...