I forced my panic and restless to tamp down when the door to the room opened again. Quiet and soft footsteps echoed in the room and I knew that Addison had entered the room. I had no idea what to expect from her. Was she going to behave differently now that she knew that I could be a very good hostage against the white alpha, whom her brothers were intent on defeating.

She again held a tray of food for me and my stomach rumbled in response at the sight and smell of it. She smiled gently at me and untied my arms so that I could eat. I hastily...