Chapter 216

Audrey

The mirror was clear now, the steam long since dissipated, but the image of that message was burned into my brain.

“Coldclaw awaits you, Silver Wolf…”

“It was right here,” I said, pointing at the glass. “I saw it when I came out of the shower.”

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Edwin leaned in close, his brow furrowed as he ran a finger along the mirror. I had called him right away, of course, and he had come running as soon as I had told him what I’d seen. “And you’re absolutely sure you didn’t imagine it?” he asked, turning to me.

I shot him a glare as I slipped my phone out of my sweatpants pocket. “Of course I’m sure. What, you think I would call you over here in the middle of the night for no reason?”

He held up his hands in surrender. “I had to ask. Look, just show me the picture again.”

With a huff, I tapped on the screen a few times and showed him the photo I had managed to snap before the steam had faded away completely. The writing had already begun to disappear by the time I had taken the photo, but most of it was still visible.

“Shit,” my mate muttered as he handed the phone back me. “I guess someone broke into your dorm while you were out today.”

My stomach churned at the thought, a cold feeling spreading through my chest. “But how? The building has fob access only, and there’s a security guard posted at all times in the lobby.”

Edwin shook his head, his eyes dark with anger. “Well, the ‘security’ around here is clearly not good enough. I’ll be having a long chat with the dean about this, that’s for sure. Coldclaw rogues shouldn’t be able to waltz in here whenever they please.”

I wrapped my arms around myself, suddenly feeling very exposed in my tiny dorm room. “So what’s what you think it was?” I whispered. “Rogues?”

Edwin shrugged. “I can’t think of anyone else who would do something like that. If Fiona returned here, Peter or Charles would have found her. It had to have been rogues-likely they were sent to try and… collect you again.” Even Edwin, always the stronger out of the two of us, shuddered at the thought. “I’m just glad you weren’t here when they came.”

I let out a rueful chuckle. “It still feels like a violation, even if I wasn’t here when they came,” I whispered.”

“I know.”

we do now?” I asked, hating how small my voice

softening slightly. “I want you to move back in with me,” he said, his tone leaving

my lip. Move back in together… The idea was tempting, especially now that I knew Coldclaw had managed

the semester is over now anyway. You will be leaving campus soon. And

eyebrow at that, unable to keep the skepticism from my voice. “Really? You

mouth. “I swear it. No cooping you up all day or following you around, I just… I need to know you’re safe, Audrey You’re my mate. And…

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reminded of the ring sitting

the future

finally said, knowing that it would have been stu*pid of me to refuse given

Edwin said, crossing his arms

overprotective again, I’m out,” I said firmly. “I know I’m your mate and you’re just trying to take care of me, but I mean it, Edwin. I can’t

He nodded solemnly. “Understood.”

thinking, before I continued. “I want to be able to go out on

that.

off,

ran a hand over his face, clearly conflicted. I could almost hear the gears whirring behind his eyes. Finally, he suggested, “How about a compromise? I’ll

eyes, considering. “And if

Coldclaw after you, I can’t have you being completely unguarded.

“My mom doesn’t.”

just really good at

to get used

care of yourself for the most part, then I think you should consider picking up combat training again. And maybe shifting training too, if you’re up for

nerves through my stomach. “You know,” I said slowly, choosing

eyebrows rose

hem of my shirt. “Yeah. I’ve been wondering if maybe I was going about it all wrong before. Trying to force it, you know? Maybe… maybe I’ll

“Werewolf abilities can be unpredictable. Sometimes it’s best to let nature

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