Alex’s pov: The Alpha King, who went by the name of Sebastian, was as intimidating as ever, and I almost had trouble breathing under his gaze. “Where is your mate, Alpha Alexander?” He asked after a moment of silence. “She and my third in command went to safety, to Alpha Kade’s pack,” I let out without so much as a stutter. I knew that born healers were coveted. And ever since I realized my beloved Jade was one, I did my best to protect her, and make sure the secret would remain within closed doors. The secret was however bound to be exposed… and I would like to believe I did a decent job at protecting her and the pack, despite the losses we suffered. “Why, pray tell, would you send your best asset away?” The Alpha King raised an eyebrow in question. His poor choice of words would h

