"What kind of question is that?" I sneered. "You're talking as if my mother's death means nothing to me. Those evil creatures murdered her without reason, seized her body—and you still think I could be in love with one of them?"
My voice was loud and sharp, and I stared at her with a stern expression.
"I'm sorry..." she murmured, reaching out to touch me, but I backed away.
"I can't believe you think that way about me." I shook my head and turned to face the window.
"Do I look that stupid to you? My only desire has always been to destroy that entire pack and leave them in ruins. That’s why I accepted this mission, even though it risked my life. They killed my mother!" I snarled, punching the window glass in anger as my mind filled with the image of my mother's beautiful smile.
She exh
