After they returned home with Asher, Azriel sat in the living room, his face a mask of disbelief and raw emotion. Lora watched him from the doorway, her heart aching for her mate. She walked over and wrapped her arms around him, hugging him tightly. Azriel's eyes grew glassy with tears, and he buried his face in her shoulder, seeking comfort.
"I didn't think I'd ever hear her voice again," Azriel whispered, his voice trembling. "Kaia hasn't exchanged any words with me in years. She never replied to my attempts to reach out to her. I thought I'd lost her forever."
Lora hugged him tighter, rubbing soothing circles on his back. "It's okay, Azriel. She's still here, and that's what matters. We have a chance to help her."
Azriel pulled back slightly, his eyes red and filled with pain. "She l
