Chapter 205: Whispers in the Woods

I woke up to the familiar warmth of Tyler's arms wrapped around me, the steady rhythm of his breathing the only sound in the silent room. It was comforting, reassuring in a way that made me feel safe, like nothing in the world could touch me as long as I was in his arms.

Snuggling closer to him, I let the sensation wash over me as I listened to the rise and fall of his chest.

It was Sunday, and Tyler usually had Sundays off. For a brief moment, I entertained the idea of spending the day doing something fun, just the two of us. But then reality came barging its way through my mind and I realized that we'd probably end up at The Fortress, poring over dusty old books about the Elysian line and black wolves.

The thought made me frown, my mind inevitably circling back to the events of the night before.

Ryder’s words had shaken me. How did he know about the black wolf in my nightmare if I hadn't told him about it? The possibility that it was just a lucky guess seemed too far-fetched and the