Reedah’s POV.
We walked into the house, and I collapsed onto the bed, exhausted from the outings. I closed my eyes, my chest heaving as I struggled to catch my breath. Suddenly, Heron's voice cut through the silence, his tone insistent.
"Why is the Alpha looking for you?" he asked again, his voice urgent and sharp.
I opened my eyes, meeting his gaze. I felt the weight of his question pressing down on me, demanding an answer.
I knew that I couldn't avoid the question any longer. He deserved to know the truth, no matter how much it hurt me to tell it. I took a deep breath, the words on the tip of my tongue.
"It's a long story," I said, my voice wavering. He nodded, but I could tell he was impatient for an answer.
"Just give me the short version," he said, his tone urgent. I took a d
