Forty Two

It had been two days since Brielle and Ryker had completed their bond, also meaning it had been two days since Brielle had come into contact with River.

His conflicted feelings had caused him to avoid her like the plague, knowing the painful strain of jealousy that was bound to consume him once he saw Ryker’s mark on her neck.

River was delighted his brother had gotten the ending he deserved, after all Ryker had never been conflicted over his desires for Brielle, but there was a part of River that hated how easily Ryker could forget everything they had been through.

Although, the more River thought about it, the more taking a chance and being with Brielle started to outweigh anything his father had done or said.

River let out a deep breath as he threw another pebble into a nearby stream, watching how the pebble created a ripple effect as it collided with the water.

“You can’t avoid her forever, River.” Kane grumbled, fed up with his human counterpart.

River scowled. “I’m not avo