GEMMA
The shock traveled down my spine as I stared with slightly wide eyes at my mother. "What?" I asked.
"I don't belong here. This palace, it's your place, with your mate. I can't fit in here. I like staying in Alpha Elias’ pack. It's my home." She explained to me, a little too quickly.
My heart broke and I grabbed her hand. "But you're my mother. Don't you want to be with your family?" I asked.
"I do, Gemma. I do. But I can't. I'm sorry. And I can't ask you to leave the palace to come stay with me." She said. "I can stay for a few days. So we can bond and see if I'll remember anything."
Unable to speak, I nodded, bowing my head, dejected.
I heard a huff before Madam Margaret spoke up. "Now, we'll be on our way." She said.
"I would like to speak with Gemma privately," Elias spoke
