Fawn POV
Anna and I sit at Vanessa's sides as we waited for her uncle to arrive. After she told us about the phone call, I wondered exactly what he wanted to discuss. He seemed adamant that his mate would never do what Vanessa was telling him had happened. I could tell, despite Arden trying to make her understand he was in an impossible spot, that Vanessa was still hurt.
Based on everything Vanessa said, besides sharing blood, they have always been close. I can see how much the worrying is taking it tole on her. When she first arrived with Thorn, which honestly feels like a lifetime ago, she was radiant. The excitement in her eyes at finding her mate had my chest aching. I didn't know why then, but I never hated her. I was more upset at myself for wanting someone who I thought wasn't mi
