Alethea

"I'll have to take you back to the pack," Liam says firmly.

I raise my hand to my chin, pretending to think over his condition, but in reality, my mind is elsewhere. I had planned to go into town today before making this trip to Gaita's home.

Now? Everything has changed.

Gaita steps into view, her gaze locking with mine. She walks toward me, holding out a small vial filled with a shimmering liquid.

"This will help with your weakness," she says, pressing it into my palm. "But it's only temporary. You need to get your mate to mark you, Alethea. You can't avoid it forever."

I swallow hard,...