Chapter 167

EMMA

“How?” Xander whispered into my ear, unwilling to let me go.

I looked up into his copper eyes that always made me feel like I was drowning. I pushed some of the stray hair out of his face. You could tell that they had all been sleeping, but I doubted they minded being awoken for this. I could see and feel the utter joy and love inside of him. I felt the exact same from Kai.

I nodded my head to Freya who was being guarded in the corner. Her head was still bowed. I felt Xander stiffen, but he did not pull away from me.

“I had a dream that led me to talk to her. Her wolf Belle asked to be separated. Freya told me that Ezekiel had a Witch help him make it look like your families died but kept them here to use as leverage. I apparently bulldozed his plans once you saved me. She offered to bring us here and return to her cell willingly,” I explained as I nuzzled his neck.

He nodded and drew me even closer into his embrace. I basked in my mates’ utmost positive emotions. They comfor