Akela and Raksha looked at each other while Aidan made a sour face.

“Come on, you can’t shut up about this, I need to know why this is happening to us!” Aidan protested. "Why does Rhiannon get hurt if I get hurt?”

“There are explanations that aren't simple, brat,” Akela retorted.

“But you can at least tell me if it's normal. I know that among lycans who subdue their wolves it isn't. But is it among free wolves? Help me understand this because my head is going to explode!” he demanded

“No, it’s