E M I L Y
My world came crashing down around me, the effect of my actions crushing me, the realization of what I had done sinking in.
I had killed the Alpha. I had killed Liam's father. I had broken the heart of the boy I loved.
I had become a monster.
"Answer me!" he roared, his wolf thrashing just beneath the surface. His eyes glowed a dangerous gold in the darkness.
"I'm sorry," I choked out, the words tasting like ash in my mouth. Without wasting any more second, I held my gown with my other free hand and ran.
"Stop!"
But I was already gone, my feet pounding against the pavement, my lungs burning with every ragged breath. I ran for my life, with the sound of Liam's heartbroken cry echoing in my ears.
"Emily!"
I ran until my legs burned, until my lungs screamed for air, until I
