ZORA

I woke up still feeling like shit. It's been approximately a week since the bond and Ryker made a fool of me.

The jab came at my chest again, just like how it has been doing these past days anytime I say anything bad about Ryker.

The bond has me in its palms. Even my wolf has disappeared.

A knock come on the door, followed by Marissa peeking her head in, "Is now a good time, or are you still grumpy?"

I stared at her, feeling my blood boil with rage and my cheeks with embarrassment.

"You can come in, I guess."

She stared at me skeptically, "You are...