Chapter 48

• I gripped the steering wheel, my forehead pressed against its cold curve, searching for a reason—any reason—to turn back. Doubt clawed at my resolve, whispering that this might be the wrong choice, but I was past the point of logical reasoning.
• I had told my siblings that I was going to talk to the alpha to form an alliance, but if I was being truthful, my departure was just for my selfish reason.
• Kane and I had been talking once in a while, and the alliance was already a done deal; there was no need for me to go there, but I knew that if I waited any longer to see my mate, I may collapse from the bond tugging on me.