Chapter 25

“So explain and let me go back to my exciting solitude and imprisonment. I’m totally missing out on the adventures of the day meeting you here.” It's sarcastic and drenched in bitterness that even shocks me, and I flinch at how nasty and cold I sound, but it’s the pure frustration at the predicament we find ourselves in. Realizing my hurt feelings are getting the better of me, I try to swallow it back and throw him a wary look fleetingly. I catch him out of the corner of my eye frowning and then looking down at his swaying feet, regret all over his face that pains me all the more for my hostility. “I'm doing what’s best for the future of the pack ... all of them. You included. I care what happens to all of us. My father was right, and my mate needs to be worthy to lead by my side one day. We need a strong Luna with pure blood. A warrior who can rise in battle if needed, and we both know that’s not you. The vampires won’t stay down forever. They’ll rise in my reign, if not before. I nee