Emma's POV

　　My feet echoed off the cold stone walls as I paced back and forth in my small, dimly lit room. I couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that had settled in my chest. I missed my mates, Bennett, Hunter, and Parker, with every fiber of my being.

　　I thought about their smiling faces, their laughter, and their warm embraces. I remembered the way they made me feel — loved, cherished, and protected. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes ...