Talia's POV

I didn't know what exactly to do. I was cold, lonely and wounded, near the edge of Moonstone.

Dawn was approaching quite fast.

There was only one logical thing to do, go back to Vance.

I picked up what was left of my wolf, and my dignity and headed back to the palace.

I couldn't afford to have been seen by anyone else.

I wobbled back to the palace.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, Vance had just managed to sit himself up.

I could see his bloodshot eyes looked weak.

I wanted to hep him so bad, but I also needed to be sure that I wasn't pouring my waters...