A flicker of fear burned in my heart at my mother’s words, but it was quickly overshadowed by a fierce determination in my heart. I would not let anyone stand in the way of my happiness, my destiny. "I won't give up, Mom. I'll fight for what's right, for the Kingdom, and for the love I and the Alpha king have."

She nodded, pride shining in her eyes. "I know you will, Freya. You have a strength within you that even you have yet to fully realize. Trust in it, and in the love that surrounds you, even in your darkest moments."

I hugged her tightly, memorizing the feeling of...