48. Secret keepers

(REYNA)

I stared at the mirror, my eyes narrowing in irritation and anger. Something didn't feel right. No, everything felt wrong. My mom was- I knew she never liked Elyn. So why would she go all the way to bring Elyn back?

I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep. It felt like I was being sucked into a big hole and the hole was slowly, slowly growing. She was my sister. I knew she had loved me, and I loved her, but when she looked at me last night, her eyes full of disgust and accusation-no...

"I need to talk with Elyn," I whispered to myself. "It doesn't feel right to not talk to her."

Reva sighed. "You are making me mental with all your crazy thoughts. If you want to talk, talk with her."

"But mom said..."

"You know what I think of your mother, Reyna. She isn't the one you should listen to, especially when it comes to Elyn and you always knew that. You are going to be an Alpha, and I know you are strong, but sometimes, you are too naive, and you should stop being too naive and look