IRYN'S POV

A while later, Nyall led me out of the fountain.

Actually he wanted to escort me to the quarters, but I told him I wanted to check out the pack's library.

So... he took me there, and I had to mumble an apology when I... told him I wanted to read---- I mean research alone.

I expected him to be angry or something, but he just nodded and even... patted the back of my head softly.

I bite my bottom lip, and raise my left hand to tentatively touch the back of my head in memory of ...