Chapter 53

“I mean, it looked like I was having a...a romantic meeting with someone, but it wasn’t. Bryan is an old friend from my former pack. We grew up together. At one time, we thought there was something between us, but now we both realize we’re more like brother and sister than lovers. It’s a platonic friendship.”

Rose walked along silently for a moment, considering the information. She looked at Elise out of the corner of her eye. “So there’s absolutely nothing between you two?”

“Nothing at all. Just friendship.”

“And you’re in love with Kane, not this other guy?”

She hesitated, but then decided it could do no harm to tell Rose the truth. She did love Kane, even if it wasn’t reciprocated.

“Yes, I really do love Kane.”

Impulsively she decided to press the point and pulled her jacket open, revealing her neck.

“See? We’ve even blood-bonded.”

Rose stared at the mark, apparently speechless. Finally, she collected herself and smiled with a force