POV: Elena
During the meeting, I stayed silent until Serene came in. I had been so afraid that when I left, she would be forced to stay behind and endure the same treatment I had for years.
When Gamma Nate claimed her as his mate, the relief that washed over me was so overwhelming that all I could do was cry quietly. Roland must have felt my tension rising, and I could tell he also wanted to hear what she had to say.
Serene wanted to tell Roland what had been done to me. I was terrified it would put an even bigger target on her back from this pack, but I knew she was right. He had to know, and I could not bring myself to say it. Even thinking about it made the anger rise so fast it frightened me.
Serene took my hand and Roland's and pulled him straight into my memories. I could feel hi
