"That's simply because the Black Blood Pack is an enemy pack," she answered quickly to me before we continued walking. There was something she wasn't saying. Deep down I knew it, but I didn't push further, so I decided to change the topic and we talked about something else.

As soon as Mara left me in front of my chamber, I sauntered inside, and to my surprise, Astride’s blazing amber eyes came into view. He was in my chamber, sitting at the edge of the bed. It looked like he had been waiting for me.

He was glaring at me, and I couldn't understand why. His penetrating gaze seemed to...