While on their way through the forest of Nekaku Island, Ruth's heart began to thud in a different rhythm. For some reason, she felt the strange familiarity with the place as if she had been there before, and yet she hadn't.
That change in her heartbeat didn't go unnoticed by her mate walking beside her with her hand in his. He passed a sideways glance her way and wished he could read her thoughts or communicate with her through the mate link.
Without those means at dispense, he just tightened his hold on her hand, and she understood the meaning instantly. She glanced up at him and offered him an assuring smile.
"Wh-" Rees instantly covered Thea's mouth before she spurted out something inappropriate that might trigger the members of the Dragon House.
She didn't protest because she was too mesmerised to react. Zoe followed her gaze curiously, and what she saw left her mouth agape in wonderment.