Chapter 122

Serena’s POV The silence that followed was unlike any I had ever known. I lay my head against Ardan’s chest. It was warm and it soothed all the emotions I had carried for weeks. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, I felt safe. Ardan’s chest rose and fell steadily beneath me, but there was a tension in his body I couldn’t ignore. His muscles twitched and his breaths was uneven as though something deep within him had awoken. “Serena,” he whispered. I tilted my head up to meet his eyes as I traced my fingers along his chest in small, comforting circles. “Hmm?” His next words came slowly, as if he could hardly believe them. “My wolf,” he said. “He’s back.” I sat up slightly, excited by the news. “Back?” He nodded, and the disbelief and wonder in his expression brought tears to my eyes. “I can feel him,” he said in a shaky tone. “He’s… strong. Whole.” I smiled. “The mate bond,” I murmured with a surprised tone. “It worked.” I watched as Ardan closed his eyes with the faintest