Aria's POV

Daryl’s emotions hit me like a tidal wave, overwhelming through the bond we shared. My mate was a mess—sad, angry, confused—all swirling together like a storm I couldn't calm.

The mate bond allowed us to feel each other’s emotions, whether joyful or broken, and right now, Daryl was shattered.

I tried reaching out to him through the mind link, but he’d shut me out, a wall firmly erected between us. Leo had done the same.

Gigi whimpered inside my head, longing for our ...