But the words died.
Because it was true.
Not the part about my father that was a lie, I knew it was but the rest. I had come here for revenge. Had orchestrated my entry. Had been lying to Kade since the moment we met.
Kade turned to look at me.
And I watched his heart break.
It happened slowly. Like ice cracking across a frozen lake. Starting small, then spreading, then shattering completely.
"Tell me he's wrong," he said quietly. "Tell me you didn't come here to get revenge for your pack."
I wanted to lie.
Wanted to tell him what he needed to hear.
But I was so tired of lying.
"I came here to find the truth," I said. "To find out who really ordered the attack on my pack and why."
My voice shook.
"And yes, I wanted revenge. My parents died because of what happened that night. I
