The air in the Pack finally felt clear. The heavy, sick feeling was gone. For the first time in months, I didn't wake up with a heavy heart. I woke up with Astor’s arm draped over my waist. The sun was shining through the window, and everything felt like it was going to be okay.
But then, I heard the sound of heavy engines.
I sat up in bed, pulling the silk sheets to my chest. Beside me, Astor opened his eyes.
"They're here," Astor said. His voice was a low rumble.
"The Council?" I asked.
"Yes."
I felt a shiver of nerves. My wolf was worried because they came here to help but also throughout my interactions with the alpha King I got a feeling that they are very afraid of anything they can't control. And right now, the thing they couldn't control was me.
I got out of bed and dressed
