Chapter 136

Avery

The corridor outside Otis's room smelled of antiseptic herbs and something sweeter—Maya's lavender scent tangled with Otis's amber and cedarwood, creating a blend that spoke of new beginnings and mate bonds barely hours old.

Ryker's hand settled warm at the small of my back as we walked away from the closed door. "Didn't expect Otis's message delivery to include finding his mate," he said qu