Emerald Pov “Hey!” My smile is huge as I cross the room to hug him. I then pull back and shove his arm. “What are you doing here?” He chuckles at my reaction. “Wait. How are things after your dad?” I ask again, too impatient to wait for a response. ‘Let him speak’ Jamie scolds. “Let the man get a word in Em,” Yorke laughs behind me. “Sorry,” I say and gesture for Lincoln to continue. “I had to vacate the pack lands whilst the situation calms down. A lot of pack members were loyal to my father.” He says with a shrug. “This is my fault isn’t it?” I ask him. “What? No. Of course not.” He tries to reassure but I’ve already gone into my own head space. I replay it over and over. I was so desperate for my brother to wake that I was willing to sacrifice everything. Even Lincoln

