Ryder’s POV It had been about two days since my confession. We’d been desperately and tirelessly mapping out all the possible areas we’ll have to cover to find Allison. Her mother was no longer a fan of mine but she didn’t entirely hate me, I guess that’s the best I could ask for, after all, I didn’t even deserve that much. Liam had now grown so weak, that I could honestly admit that my Beta could conquer me, fair and square, if he ever decided to overthrow me. Training had been nothing but energy depleting. My grandfather told me of a herb supplement that was known to slow down the rate at which my strength would deplete, however it wouldn’t be strong enough to stop the inevitable process. This was the consequences of a rejection but worst yet, a failed rejection. I had no other choice,