ILL

ng through the group of Rogues and scattering them. This ti

r human form and starts to lead m

t reeling from what happened. Perhaps I'm just being thick. Either way, when I come back down to earth, I see that she's

pering to him do I reali

aved bot

tay inside the meetin

next thing that follows that wave of rage is something I'm not ready to acknowledge: appreciation. A rush of affection. Disbelief th

think of saying is, "What the

her face. "You told me you needed my help. So I fought off the guards to

w looming over us. Claudia suddenly sinks into her knees for a

can't read. But when he looks at me, what he feels

rds being assisted into the mansion. I try to get up and help, but Tristan puts a ha

people. For the past two years since this revolution started, you have approached this with only yourself and your p

d his lips, and every single thing he

like that at all. I have kept every single citizen in his land in mind whenever I charged

strategy I know is fighting alone or with Carlos. That's not always going to work. Like tonight. I took him away f

t me from a threat I didn't hear exp

ent years trying my best to be okay with my condition, and I have co

ust back into feeling like non

refully urged back into the safety and warmth of the mansion. I ca

sure feels

attle is a disgrace. You are the Alpha King, and you should act like it. The safety

Tristan," Claud

e mountains, and all my instincts rise into protective mode. I try to get in b

ick with Carlos's blood. Her breathing is uneven, and I can tell that she woul

tes in disbelief before glaring at me

e back. "Alpha Tristan, it was me who took them back to the mansio

I warn her. 'Do

oing is disrespectful. No one is grave

er show yourselves ever again. I'm banning the Alpha Ki

and pull her back as Tristan pushes past her and enters the mansion. Th

't believe it happened that way.

beckon Carlos to follow me,

I can't even look at Claudia. The disappointment and rage brewing inside me need a release. I know that

ive, and they all guide Carlos up the stairs. When Carlos looks at

ld my arm out and block her way. She looks u

ned...." she begins, but I s

reak connection between us because we were close as kids, but those days are gone. You and I don't mix anymore, a

ly wanted to direct his

ck, but I shake my head. M

light sets in, I want you to leave the palace and f