Chapter 25: Ayla
My friends left a little while later, but I held Mina back. A part of our conversation about Theo’s and my bond was bothering me.
“Mina, why do you think Theo never felt the wolfsbane in my system?” I asked. “Not even when I was with Harry, and it was still affecting me so strongly.”
Mina thought for a few moments. Her brow furrowed as she considered the possibilities.
“Maybe because you’re immune, the bond doesn’t recognize it as a real danger,” she said. “No one really knows how to explain the mate bond and how we are connected the way we are. But the communication is inherent between two wolves. Maybe it just knew that wasn’t the bad part.”
“Yeah, I suppose that would make sense.”
“Look, try not to think about it too much, okay?” she said, grabbing my hands. “What you and Theo have is remarkable. That’s all that matters.”
“I know.” I smiled at her. “The same goes for you and Briggs, you know. Even without the weirdness Theo and I experienced.”
“Oh, I know,” she agreed with a bright smile. “I wouldn’t want anything else.”
I pulled her into a strong hug. “Good,” I said as I held her. “Because you deserve every bit of happiness.” I let her go. “Now, go and get some rest. We only have one more day before the big day.”
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08.45
“I love you, Ayla,” she told me.
“I love you, too.”
When everyone left, I changed into my pajamas and attempted to sleep. I had taken the next dose of wolfsbane and hoped it would distract me from anticipation. However, I barely felt the effects. So, an hour later, I was still wide awake, staring at the ceiling. I grabbed my phone but hesitated to text Theo. If he was driving, I didn’t want him distracted. If he wasn’t, he needed to be sleeping.
As if he sensed my thoughts, his name flashed across my phone screen.
“Hey, everything okay?” I answered.
Theo chuckled. “I was about to ask you that,” he replied. “Can’t sleep?”
“No, I miss you,” I told him. “I’m too excited for you to be home.”
“Me, too.”
“Are you driving? If not, you should be sleeping,” I pointed out.
“I’m driving,” he said. “Will is passed out. He’ll take over in a couple hours. Want to keep me company?”
“Yeah,” I replied with a wide smile.
I wasn’t sure how long we talked or when I fell asleep. But I woke up with my phone on the pillow next to me. I grabbed it, wincing as the bright light blinded me, and my eyes adjusted. The first thing I saw was a message from Theo letting me know Will was taking over and he would be home in three to four hours. I checked the time.
The message was sent just over four hours ago.
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