All was quiet.

Emond clenched his hands, and his expression was terrible, revealing an air of keeping away from strangers.

"Are you serious?”

His tone was icy, and every word seemed to come out through his clenched teeth.

For a moment Christina seemed to see a hint of sadness in his eyes.

The next, she was dismissing her speculation.

How could Emond be sad? He could finally be with his mate.

"I'm sure." Christina didn't stop. She just got in her car and left.

Emond could not say why, but he did not run after her. He froze to the spot and his heart only irritated.

His wolf became restless...