Charis
"Since you came back," Rhett said softly. "Since we started spending time together, I've felt better and stronger. The effects are temporary—they fade when we're apart for too long—but they're real. And they're working."
I didn't know what to say. My throat felt tight.
"I did some research," Rhett continued. "About Direwolves. About what makes them different from regular wolves." He pulled out his phone and scrolled through something. "There's not a lot of information—most of it is old legends and half-truths—but there's a consistent pattern."
"What kind of pattern?" Slater asked.
"Direwolves have healing abilities," Rhett said. "Not just for themselves, but for their mates. The bond between a Direwolf and their mates is... different. Apparently, they are more connected on a fundamental level. When the bonds are properly formed and accepted, the healing effects are exponentially more powerful."
