Chapter 115

To avoid suspicion, we all took turns exiting and regrouped once outside. But before I left, I was sure Maisie was engrossed in something and found her talking to Rudy, who returned with her mitts."What's wrong, Eliam?"We found him sitting alone under a tree that was a good distance away from the party."I don't feel it, " he whispered, just loud enough for us to hear."Feel what?" Gabriel prompted.The bond... When I touched her, he looked at me, sadness dancing on the outer edges of his irises. "It's not there.""What?" Troy and I spoke at the same time, our voices shocked."She's not my mate.""How is that possible?" Gabrielle folded her arms, an action that made my mouth feel dry.What's wrong with you, Elizabeth? This isn't the right time or place.Troy sat next to him and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, "But didn't your wolf call her out when you first met her?"Yeah, that's what I don't get. She didn't show any signs of recognition either."What if she's still pretending or some