CHAPTER 55.

Reene

She averted her gaze, and got up. "Nothing, I said nothing."

My heart was racing, although my outward demeanor was calm. She had addressed herself as my mother.

I stared hard at her, my breathing harsh. "Is there something I should know?"

She didn't respond, however I saw her gulp nervously. A thick silence descended. So thick, that I felt I could cut through it with a knife.

"It's time, Zemirah." I didn't know Alpha Aurel was still present in the room, until he spoke again.

Confused, I looked at my mother. "What are you guys talking about?"

She didn't respond, but instead heaved a sigh. "Come...