Chapter 18: Scars That Bind

Rose

Rhiannon has been released!

I lay on my back, eyes fixed on the ceiling as excitement rippled through me. I can’t believe Rhiannon’s free.

We couldn’t talk much because she had just been released, but Tessa told me where she lived on Kai’s request.

I’ll get to see her tomorrow and then we can talk for hours nonstop like we used. I missed my best friend so much.

For four years, Rhiannon lived as my shadow. She knew everything about me. I also never went anywhere without her.

These past few months have been terribly difficult. I thought she was dead, but the moon goddess brought her back to me.

I honestly don’t know what I would have done without Kai’s help. I’m sure it’s his influence that hastened her release.

He’s always showing up for me. I should thank him properly for everything.

I toss and turn with a dreamy smile on my face, thinking about how I can express my gratitude to the Beta.

“Why aren’t you asleep?”

I jump, holding a hand over my heart when I remember I’m not a