le

his p

d my freedom, and the last thing I wanted was to be chain

king an enemy of him, and that was a risk I wasn't sure I was willing to tak

ith the worst

, my mind racing wit

ven if I could trust him as an A

nsiderin

ire for independence and the potential dangers of refusing Alistair's offer. The sil

know wh

t know what he'd do.

er minutes of thinking

e, making him frown

pack, but I have an

brow but I continued speak

ed firm. Even though I could tell it wa

. Fine then," he agreed,

k with you...Val

ed him a sharp zing courses my senses. I couldn't bar

I only manag

d circled the sensation.

.

ONTH

rnative deal, one that was eno

hen necessary. In return I was given my freedom with an added bonus of protection wi

f the work in the flower shop while I was made to

boss and sometimes friend even though I still kept my distance. He'd continuously offer me a pack position and I

he di

g Mina over to take care of the customer. Taking out my

ndering rage in his tone. I'd ne

ppened?"

ow the meaning of respect, nor do they und

d turne

ed exactly how it did in the past, with A

ked, trying to not shake. I'd sworn off any contact w

"why would I? After all, I have a mediator don't

ead twisted

change, but I was proven wron

ts, Alyn and Tristan. I wa

e to pick the place which was unsurprisingly his pack hall. With al

throughout the drive to

to my continuous stay or the deal, they had become much friendlier and polite. Som

door and was reunited with b

Advisor, Valerie Valen

, ignoring the stares. Only as I sat in my place in th

with shock, as if they had seen a ghost.

tare. He didn't look angry but...different. Hea

uddenly ros

dare you capture our daughter to

our pack member or Luna, as we and many other packs are aware of. You all were pro

There is no reason for you all to complai

focus. Why was Tristan stil