I'm not sure how long we drive before Emmet finally pulls over into the parking lot of a small diner. Mom seems to be doing better, but she still looks drained. I know she's strong, but that doesn't mean she isn't suffering the pain of a broken bond. A young woman who is hopelessly flirting with my brother shows us to a booth. I swear he's oblivious. At least one of my brother's is keeping his vow to wait for his mate.
"So, I think we should stay away from packs. As soon as Alpha Robert realizes we're gone, he will alert the other packs that the future Luna of the Black Rose is missing," Emmett says.
"Do you really think he'll do that? Won't he have to tell them exactly why I left? I can't imagine other wolves would agree with what they were trying to make me do. Just the force markin
