No. No no no. That’s not possible. ‘Mate,’ Aspen whispered in disbelief. We’re hundreds of miles away from Idaho. It’s been years. There is no way that he’s here. ‘You’re wrong.’ Aspen growled at my suggestion. She was just as confused as I was, but underneath everything, the pull was still there. Her need for her mate was there. I swallowed hard, trying to regain my focus, but my body felt stunned. I didn’t feel the pull to go to him, but his scent, it swirled around me, wrapping me up in what felt like an uncomfortable grasp of vines. Holding me in place like a hostage. “Brielle? What’s wrong?” Nico asked. I could only hear his voice faintly as my mind clouded with pictures of Colson’s face. I felt the warmth of his hands on my shoulders before I snapped out of my da