Still, underneath Kyrex's sarcasm, there was truth. He was right. I couldn't force my wolf out, not now. My wolf wasn't silent out of cruelty but out of protection. She guarded our pup fiercely, even if it meant it would make me feel useless.Kyrex's voice softened, just slightly. "Maybe after you give birth, your wolf will come out. Be patient, Rissa. You're not less because of this. And Veldrin doesn't see you as weak, no matter what nonsense you tell yourself."I looked at him and felt my heart swell with gratitude. I was surprised by the sincerity behind his words. Then, of course, he spoiled it."Also, you should eat more," Kyrex added lazily. "Your stomach growled so loud just now, I'm pretty sure half the forest heard it. Ah, maybe Veldrin in the castle will rush to come here..."Heat rushed to my cheeks. I was speechless. "It did not!" I protest. "Oh, it did," Kyrex said, feigning seriousness. "In fact, I think a nearby pack of deer just fled for their lives. Very intimidati
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