ng for the other shoe to drop. To make things worse, I hadn't let my wolf out since I arrived, and she was getting restl

ravated, I'd gone searching for Dominic, but he was barely present in the palace, always busy with one thing or ano

finally presented itself. I'd been strolling around the garden, the only place I was allowed to go outside the

at me with shock at the tone I'd used with their king. She quickly followed af

llowing me around! I want to talk to the king." I said exasperated. At this point, Hilda had begun to f

spluttered wi

an amused glint in his eyes. Noticing his amusement, I squinted my eyes at him.

th raised eyebrows. A frown grew on his face at the thought t

knew that I couldn't return to my pack. That look came over his face again, that signified he wa

e I regained my composure. "What do you mean by no?" But my words only f

being left in the dark again. "Asshole!" I screamed into the air, kicking a ceramic vase into the wat

been forced to stay in the palace. I ignored Hilda's outburst and angrily stormed away from the garden, heading in

g like that, it is against the-" Hilda v

n want to be here in the first place!" I cut her

ight at her. "But-" "I said get out!" I thundered, punching a hole into the wall beside her. Hilda stare

rson's hands. I recalled the betrayal of Davina and my mate, their outrageous accusations, and snatching my pack out of my hands. I thought of the people who had beaten me until I lost consciousness. A tear slid down my face as I remembered

and father. I remained in that spot for several hours, sending Hilda back when she had come to call me

oon with tear-stained eyes. Wiping my face with the sle

for everything they did to me, even if it is the