As soon as we got back to the academy, they questioned me about the details of what transpired in their absence. "If I may ask, what’s your relationship with Mr. White? I could sense the contempt in his tone when we inquired about your whereabouts." Tristan settled on my bed while waiting for my response. Taking a deep breath to reveal the history that we once shared, I said, "Well, it’s actually a long story." "I have all the time in the world for you, so I’m all ears." Nathan urged me to speak. "Mr. White and I are both part of the same pack." I began to share my ordeal with them, my voice threatening to break as a lump formed in my throat. "He was a highly skilled warrior that was respected by many packs and Alphas. His strength and bravery caught the interest of King Zac, and he

