DESDEMONA

I opened my eyes slowly and turned my head to the other side, but he was gone. I remembered hearing his voice before I finally blacked out, thinking he truly cared about me. My lips moved slightly.

I shouldn’t have thought so highly of him.

The healer was standing right beside me.

“Are you awake now? I will inform the Alpha immediately.”

I held her hand before she could take another step.

“Why was my mark glowing before I fainted?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Her face turned pale. I saw right through her—she was trying to hide something. But what?

“It… it’s nothing. You should...