Chapter 136: Brokenhearted

Ivy's POV

At the mention of a waterfall, Spencer and I exchange a mischievous smile.

I quickly finish grilling the last few hamburgers and place the freshly grilled meat on a plate, then add another plate on top so they don’t cool or dry out. The possibility of swimming excited me–I can’t remember the last time I’ve been in the water, but I’m wearing my bikini underneath my dress now and I’m more than ready.

And, of course, I’ll take any chance I get to see Spencer’s abs.

Spencer places his hand on the small of my back as we walk in the direction of Delilah’s voice. As we pass through a dense cluster of trees, though, I can easily overhear a heated argument.

“If you’re not willing to be my mate, then there’s no point in keeping the mate bond!” Sylvia snaps angrily.

Even though her primary emotion seems to be frustration, there’s an underlying tremulousness to her voice too, something delicate. Once again, she’s baring her soul to Beta Wilson. And once again, she’s hoping he’ll be