Alex's POV
I felt the difference as soon as I woke up, and I didn't have any doubt that Emilia would find me. I'm glad she did because the silver would have killed me eventually since Max didn't have the courage to do it himself.
Max's betrayal cut deeper than Andrew's because I treated him like my brother, and I grew up with him. However, he listened to what other people said instead of talking to me first and understanding my point.
He had allowed my wolf to self-heal the physical wound that he had inflicted on me, but emotionally I was tired and heartbroken because it was difficult to stay without my mate for that long.
All of these things clearly took a toll on Emilia, but I don't think it will get easier from here onwards because I know how much Emilia loves her brother, but I wil
