Chapter 61

Elise stared at the carbon copy of her mate, unsure of what to say. The strength of his muscles was evident by how the material of his clothing stretched tautly over his body. Dark, faintly damp hair hung shaggily over his forehead and there was the faintest curve to his nose as if it had been broken at one point. His mouth was firm and set in a straight, unyielding line.

It was amazing that the man could look so much like Kane at first glance yet exude such a different aura. Kane was strong and caring, while Ryne was...dangerous?

A part of her mind acknowledged that the rocky, uninviting atmosphere of the ravine seemed to suit him, and she found herself reassured to know that, by Marla’s admission, he was not the psycho rogue wolf that she’d been led to believe. However, he was still an unknown quantity and needed to be treated with caution.

Clearing her throat, she gave the lamest greeting possible. “Hi!”

There was no response. Instead, the man’s gaze seeme