Reedah’s POV.

We walked into the house, and I collapsed onto the bed, exhausted from the outings. I closed my eyes, my chest heaving as I struggled to catch my breath. Suddenly, Heron's voice cut through the silence, his tone insistent.

"Why is the Alpha looking for you?" he asked again, his voice urgent and sharp.

I opened my eyes, meeting his gaze. I felt the weight of his question pressing down on me, demanding an answer.

I knew that I couldn't avoid the question any longer. He deserved to know the truth, no matter how much it hurt me to tell it. I took a deep breath, the words...