Roxxane’s POV
“When did you even come back? How? And why?” My mother stares at me, her breath uneven.
“I just needed to see things for myself, Mom,” I say quietly. “I heard about the rogue attacks. I overheard the warriors talking…I’m hurt, Mom. Why didn’t you or Krystal inform me about what was really going on with the pack? Why?”
Her lips tremble. She looks away, and suddenly, she just breaks. Tears slip down her cheeks.
“I’m sorry, my daughter.” She whispers, voice shaking. “I didn’t want to worry you, Roxanne. You’ve already been through so much. You’re supposed to be focusing on your training to take back this pack from your wretched sister. You are supposed to stay safe, Roxy.”
“Safe?” I almost laugh. “Mother, this is my pack. I held this paper together for years. You think
