The room was once again silent.

"But why tell me this?" I asked, my voice small, shaky. "If he’s this dangerous, why betray him?"

Ryan lowered his shirt, stepping back, and for a moment, he seemed lost. "Because I can’t be a part of it anymore," he said quietly. "I can’t watch him destroy everything. He’s willing to sacrifice our entire way of life, tear apart the packs, just to secure his place at the top."

“This is all so confusing.” I exclaimed and paced around the room.

I looked at Ryan, his expression unreadable as if he was closing up to me. He no longer desired to be known...