The Hidden Mate

I sat up straighter in surprise at her confession. I know it wouldn't be unusual for Kaelen to call the bear hiding in the woods a coward, but to speak so disparagingly toward his sister seemed out of character. "I'm sure he didn't mean it that way. He was really stressed yesterday."

Vivi laughed sarcastically as she glanced back at me with a knowing look. "Oh, I'm sure he was. If that stubborn a