"So, what am I missing here?" I asked Severyn. "Well... here... the Shifters and Werewolves haven't always gotten along," he told me. "Why not?" I asked. "I... It's a long story," he mumbled. "I have time," I replied. "Phoenix, trust me... it's not a good story," he said. "It's also not mine to tell. I don't want to lie to you, so please don't ask me." What the heck does that mean? Lyre asked. No idea, I replied. You think Selene might know? She asked. Probably, I mumbled. "But you are safe here," Severyn rushed out when I didn't say anything. "No one would ever harm you because you're my mate. The people here will love you." I suppose Ingrid kind of proved that. She did a whole 180 when she found out I was Severyn's mate. I just don't understand it. Why hide us still if all wo