Jennifer’s POV I lowered my gaze, too afraid to meet his eyes. “Answer me!” Prince Ryan demanded. In a hushed tone, I confessed, “Yes... I don’t have a wolf.” Revealing that truth drained all my courage. “Why?” he muttered. No kidding. I could feel the simmering anger in his voice. “I’m not sure. I never connected with my wolf when I turned 18—” “I’m asking why you didn’t tell me?” he interrupted. “I’m sorry. I was scared you’d send me off to the Royal Medical Academy for research purpose,” I explained hesitantly. “What the hell are you talking about?” He asked incredulously. “The Royal Medical Academy would buy wolfless individuals and use them as subjects! My stepmother said she has a friend involved in such research,” I said. “I’ll look into that later,” Ryan stated. He loos

