ALPHA KONAN’S POV

"It's been a long time since we both went for a run. Something is bothering you, isn't it?" Rosaline asked, panting heavily.

It wasn't often I ran with Rosaline. Only when I needed to clear my head or when something bothered me enough to seek her sharp advice. Today, the problem is the former.

"Madeline is bothering you, right?" Rosaline asked.

I leaned against the tree, staring out into the dark woods, saying nothing.

"I assume you've read Novare's letter," Rosaline pressed on.

"I have," I replied curtly.

I had expected Novare to pull a stunt like this. I knew he wasn't going to let Madeline go...