Ruby's POV
"I'll probably get to see him in the pack tomorrow. He was visibly angry. I know he won’t be coming back here," Ruby whispered to her father.
"I can't assure you that I know a lot about the Alpha King," her father whispered into her ear. "But I can tell you one thing. He's cool-headed and patient. And I know you're not hot-tempered. You can share with me how the whole thing goes when you talk to him."
Ruby kept quiet as her father spoke. Regret filled her mind as she bit her lower lip, wondering what must be going through Carrick's head. The memories of how she had crushed on him so deeply and desired his touch, coupled with her earlier replies, made her heart pound with fear and regret.
"I think I should get some sleep," Ruby said and stretched her arms as she rose from the
