“But not you?”She perceived the sorrow in her child’s voice and contemplated whether it reflected Rowan’s thoughts. Wolves possess an innate awareness of the existence of their Mate.
She shrugged, reluctant to articulate her thoughts, yet it was all she had ever known. Ryder had never acknowledged her, never cherished her; he had relished a single night with her and subsequently progressed, as she was compelled to do.
“Rowan is exceedingly perplexed.”
Brianna had no doubt that he was; his wolf was probably questioning why his wolf parents were not united. Wolves form lifelong pair bonds and typically reproduce solely with their designated mate. Although he is youthful, he possesses an inherent understanding of having a Mate.
What constitutes a Mate Bond?Logan enquired a few minutes later, surprising her slightly.
Rowan likely contemplated this notion, and Logan sought comprehension: “When two wolves are intrinsically connected and destined for one another, they will mate for life.”
“It is malfunctioning, is it not?””
What is malfunctioning?“She enquired in response.”
“You are a Mate Bond.” Rowan states it is broken.
“Yes, it was,” she stated, gazing directly at him. “Rowan,” she implored, summoning his wolf to emerge, preferring to converse with the wolf directly, and observed him advance. Gave him a faintly melancholic smile. “My attachment was unilateral.” Condemned by the lunar deity to endure suffering. Only I was capable of perceiving it; he was not. Cannot do so at this moment. “The term ‘broken’ is indeed an apt descriptor.”
“He does not know who you are?”“His raspy voice inquired.”
“No, I never did; it was exceedingly painful for me for many years.”
I departed. Layla and I were gradually perishing, compelled to rescue ourselves.
Observed him incline his head, “But me?””
Brianna sighed; he enquired about his origins. What did she convey to him? What was deemed acceptable to a juvenile wolf? She would not disclose to him that he was an unintended consequence. It would cause him pain, thereby also affecting Logan.
“I spent one night with him before I departed,” she stated plainly; it was the truth.
“Does he still not know?”His wolf, not unintelligent, appeared to genuinely seek answers.
“No, a unilateral bond, Rowan; only I was aware.”
She observed the retreat of his wolf and noted Logan’s gaze directed at her, his expression one of profound confusion. “It’s quite intricate,” she sighed, to which he merely nodded in silence. Likely both overwhelmed and perplexed, he would possess his own thoughts while simultaneously perceiving Rowan’s thoughts. He was excessively youthful for this type of knowledge.
She had elucidated it as thoroughly as possible without casting either herself or Ryder in an unfavourable light, or so she hoped. Ryder was unwilling to depart, as she possessed minimal knowledge about him. However, no Alpha was inclined to relinquish an heir; she was acutely aware of that fact.
“Logan, why not search for him on your phone? He likely has a human profile that may provide you with information, as I possess no knowledge of him.” I refrained from interfering with him.
Brianna observed him nodding his head slowly, yet she did not witness the action. She presumed he had other concerns occupying his thoughts.
I will dine with him and attempt to resolve the matter regarding you, if you wish me to do so.”
He nodded once more, yet remained silent.
Brianna urged him to engage in one of his PS5 games to distract himself from the current predicament. It would have been preferable if the Beta and the Delta had refrained from speaking in Logan’s presence.
At 3 PM, Stella entered the suite while Nolan halted at the door after dropping her off. He did not enter, briefly glanced at Brianna, then focused on Stella, smiled at her, leaned down to kiss her softly on the lips, and informed her he would see her later before stepping away. She observed Stella closing the door and entering the room immediately.
“Greetings”
Brianna remarked, “I did not anticipate encountering you.”
“Carlos believed it would be preferable for me to be present with you and Logan.” She shook her head. “He expressed that he would miss me every moment I was absent, yet he was aware of your and Logan’s concerns for my well-being.”
“We are,” Brianna acknowledged as Stella took a seat beside her. “You may wish to shower; you reek of Carlos.”
“Oh,” she stood. “I was unaware.”
Brianna shrugged, stating, “It is customary.”
Logan gazed up at Stella as she bent down and tousled his hair. “Hey kiddo,” she said. He smiled at her, evidently pleased by her presence.
Brianna observed that when Stella exited her room, she did not carry a suitcase, indicating her expectation that Stella would remain in their suite with Carlos henceforth.
“Will you remain here?” Not in the company of Carlos?”
I have limited acquaintance with Carlos. I informed him that I would date him, but I also require my personal space.
“I surmise he was displeased by that.”
“Not the spatial aspect; he glared at me, seemingly perplexed by my necessity for it.”
Brianna informed her that he does not.
“What is their issue?””
Carlos is responsible for the explanation, possibly Ryder, given the circumstances.
“What conditions?””
