The psychologist thinks it's best not to tell her about our bond for now. " Apphia is not ready for anything grave at this point. She's still adapting to this new environment, and everyone is practically a stranger," he told me. 

I need to gain her trust, and my lycan agrees. 

" Because you needed help, and I gave it. It's my duty," I tell her. She scrutinizes me, not believing a word.

" Is this how you treat everyone you find on your border? Putting them in a royal hospital suite and having the best team of doctors care for them?" she squints her eyes. I exhale and run...