It'd been around three days since King Ruben's decree. I'd spent most of my time training in the gym with Valen, learning pack traditions with Von, or lounging in my room with Aislinn. I hadn't anticipated that I wouldn't get any alone time when King Ruben made his decision, but I literally always had someone at my side. I was starting to get a little sick of it and I really needed some time to myself. I groaned as I rolled over on my bed. I'd been trying to read a novel for the last hour, but I'd been stuck on the same chapter reading the same page over and over again. I looked over at Aislinn who was sewing peacefully at the reading nook. "Can't we go do something? I'm tired of sitting here," I complained to her. "Nope. You know the rules. Besides, it's only been three days. I th

