Ryker helps me up from the mat and I'm internally debating with myself about letting Ryker in on the mystery surrounding the seal that is separating me from my wolf and the wolfsbane that is slowly poisoning and weakening me so that I can't harness the abilities that should be coming to me naturally.
But with his distracted gaze and his fists clenched by his side, I decide that now is not the time. The dark stranger had told me to keep it a secret. I don't know if I agree with keeping this from Ryker, but for at least a little while longer I think I can hold my tongue.
We drink some water and do some stretches to cool down before leaving the gym and head back towards my room. He's unusually quiet, seeming to be deep in thought about something he clearly doesn't want to share.
