The air was heavy with her confession. My wolf growled inside me with anger, he wanted to hunt Daphne.
“Why didn't you speak sooner?,” My words came out sharp and harsh then I intended.
Emily got startled but looked up slowly. “I know. I was a coward. But if I stay silent now, I’ll be no better than her.”
I studied her face. Fear lived in her eyes, but so did truth. So did regret.
“Do you swear that what you said is absolute truth?” I asked in a low, dangerous voice. She nodded as she looked at me with full honesty. “On my life, Alpha.”
The file in my hand felt heavier than ever. Proof on paper. Proof in confession. For years I had been blinded. For years I had allowed Daphne to stand at my side, her lies rooted deep in the pack. Now finally I saw the light of truth clawing at the dar
