"Of this. If you look at me exactly the way you're looking at me now," Pain flashed across his face.
"Like I'm just another person who took your choices away."
That hit harder than I expected.
Because he was right. That's exactly how I felt.
"I need air," I said.
"Sophia—"
"Please. Just... give me a minute."
I walked out before he could respond.
The pack house was quiet in the pre-dawn hours. Most people were sleeping—those who could sleep after yesterday's battle.
I made my way to Thea's workshop. Found her already awake, grinding herbs.
"Luna." She set down her mortar and pestle. "I felt the seal activate."
"You knew about it, too?"
"Suspected. When I examined you after you first arrived," She gestured to a chair. "Sit. Let me look."
I sat. Let her turn my shoulder to the l
