Chapter 223: WOUNDS OF THE PAST

Nixx   My wolf was intensely protective when it came to her. But the thought of Percival dying filled me with guilt. In the short time we have, it seemed important to reconcile with those we might consider adversaries. None of us can predict when our time will run out.   Thinking about Darius made me feel queasy. His obsession with my sister and the messed-up things he did—it was clear Percival made the right choice in dealing with him. If he hadn’t, I would have had to.   Lost in my thoughts, I paced around the waiting room, letting out a sigh that I had been holding in all day. I had spent the entire day waiting, and after a chat with Z, I felt ready for what I came here to do.   Alright, it’s time to talk to Tatiana.   I took a deep breath, feeling a surge of anticipation as my wolf nudged my thoughts towards our mate. He was eager to see her, excited about marking her and sealing the mate bond. He was curious about meeting her wolf and having some alone time together. But I reminde