Valerie’s POV The early morning rays brought with it new hope. Not just for my pack, but that things could work out in the end. As I stood in front of the window, looking out at the garden and the tree I loved so much, I made a decision. We had to break this hybrid curse the ancient vampire forced us into. I couldn’t ask my people to do this to themselves. The constant hunger for blood. It was not who I was or wanted to be and I couldn’t do this to any of them. “Why are you up so early, angel?” Aries asked and the sound of his voice made me jump. I had grown accustomed to the silence of the cells. “I couldn’t sleep. I have too much on my mind.” I turned to look at my mate who was lying in bed grinning at me. “Aries, I’m sorry for what I did.” I had some amends to make after what happene

