He looked disappointed but nodded. "Fair enough. But promise me one thing."
"What?"
"If it becomes too much, if you need backup, you'll call me. No matter what time. No matter where you are."
The sincerity in his voice made my chest tight.
"I promise."
We drove back to pack territory the next morning. I'd gotten what I came for: Katherine's training offer, knowledge about the artificial bond, confirmation that Adrian Wolfe would be my ally when the time came.
And a deepening sense of dread about how little time I actually had.
The Pack House came into view just before sunset. Home. Or what passed for home when you knew your mate was betraying you and your Alpha wanted you dead, and the Council had marked you for elimination.
Damien was waiting in our quarters when I arrived.
He lo
