Ava
I am so nervous.
I finally have my locket back after retrieving it from Mt. BloodMoon. I wanted to spend time with Esme, Aidan, and their kids, but that will have to wait for now.
Everyone is gathered: my parents, older siblings, and their mates, along with Triton. All here to offer support while I open the locket. The younger children are all with my grandparents, who wanted to be here. But I didn’t think I could handle so many people around me all at once.
My hand trembles as I hold the locket. I’ve wanted to open it since Triton told me what was hidden within, but I feel a little afraid of what will happen when I do. Of course, I want to feel the mate bond, but I’m terrified of what those memories will do to me.
I’m going to remember all the heartache I felt and the pain I pu
