Again Alpha Zane's POV

I sink into the warm water, my head back against the wall.

With my eyes closed I concentrate hard, the bond between Ariel and me is still weak as our wolves have not yet accepted each other. It takes a lot of energy, but with my Alpha strength I can slowly break through.

We cannot communicate verbally, but I can let her feel my moods. Happiness, longing, and lack I convey to her and I notice that she is startled. She probably didn't think I would be able to reach her. But I can feel the bond strengthening again. If I'm to believe my Delta, she...