Emily's POV

I could feel Alex's emotions spiraling out of control and spilling over the bond.

He wasn't well, and as much as I wanted to go to him and comfort him, I knew that leaving him alone would be the best.

"He will come to you," Willow said. "Alpha Colt is with him."

"Alpha Colt?" I asked, feeling a bit relieved.

"Yeah," she said. "He saw what Alex did in the hallway and followed him. They are having a chat in the cottage."

My gaze snapped in the direction of the cottage. I had been there only once, yet I knew how to get there.

It surprised me to...