Someone had altered our memories, our bloodlines, or possibly both, and I suspected the answers were waiting somewhere outside the packhouse. I only needed to find them before Damon discovered what I was hiding. By late afternoon, Dr. Elowen Price had reluctantly agreed that I could leave the infirmary, provided I rested and returned immediately if my mark began spreading again. I promised to follow her instructions, which was technically true because I had no intention of doing anything strenuous until I was safely beyond the territory. Damon escorted me upstairs, ignoring my suggestion that he had more important things to do. “You realize I can walk without supervision.” I told him. “I've noticed.” He said. “Then why are you following me?” I asked. “Because the last time I left y

