90. Coincidence Norman I had been a fool. A complete, pathetic fool. I had promised Raven that I would protect her. I had sworn to be there for her and our pups, yet here I was, my hands trembling on the steering wheel as I drove through the pack’s front gate, barely holding myself together with her unconscious self next to me. Who was I, really? A coward, hiding behind power and pride. I had convinced myself that pushing her away would protect her. That staying away from her was the only way to keep her safe. I had thought that I was being strong. But I was just afraid. Afraid of that letter. Afraid of facing my enemies head on. Afraid of telling that damned king that I wasn't afraid of him. The words burned in my memory, no matter how many times I tried to forget. "I know yo

