Chapter 26 - Jared

You would think that I would be nervous about the ascension ceremony, but I’m too consumed with my concern for my sister and the possibility of finding my mate.

Chris had taken this whole situation really hard and I can only imagine the pain that she’s going through. I’ve been by her side all day, our twin bond something that’s helping to calm her. Rowen, Summer, Alexander, Jacob, JoJo, and Fati have been there as well. I know that our dads and Kayla wanted to be there, but their new matebond wouldn’t be denied and they had to leave.

Chris seemed better since Dad had made his announcement that he and Hakeem would be working together to find Esteban. With a plan in mind, Chris was able to calm herself and start to prepare for the ascension ceremony.

But the fact that I’ve been in my sister’s suite all day also made it hard for me to deal with the possibility that my mate may be out there somewhere among all of the wolves that are visiting for the ascension ceremony. The fact