Standing in front of Gideon's study, I hesitated for a moment to gather my thoughts with a deep breath.
Yesterday's incident passed, but the doubts about me in the crowd and the ugly face of my father are still in my heart and have never dissipated.
No longer could I remain the weak person I once was. It was time to shed my dependency on Gideon's protection.
I wanted to be a person who could take charge of myself when problems arose. Like Gideon.
Finally, I had made up my mind and knocked on his door.
"Come in," Gideon's voice called from within the office.
Pushing the door open, I met his gaze. A trace of doubt flickered in his eyes as he questioned, "Eleanor? Why are you here?"
"Gideon, I require proper training for myself. I want to learn how to deal with pack issues and solve pr
