One Hundred and Seventeen.

Aiden

I had no choice but to walk. I couldn’t even bring myself to turn around and look at him. I also knew that mum would probably kill him the moment she realised that I was gone and I had to hope that Auntie Daphne would stop her.

The sun was low as the moon tried to take its place. The sky, fighting between night and day.

The moment I left the safety of the pack, I could feel sets of eyes on me, watching every step I took.

Trees whispered in the wind, like they were talking to one another, passing on messages that I was here.

Less than two miles down the road. He steps out, a deep smirk on his haggard face.

“Where’s the half-breed?”

“I’m here. Isn’t this what you wanted?”

Knox smiles at me “The witch?”

“I came alone. It’s me you want, isn’t it?” I hold my spot, listening to the sounds of those around me. Maybe a dozen at most.

“Alpha Colt wouldn’t just let you go. What is he up to?”

“My father knew that this was the only way.”

“He is willing to trade you for his Beta?” He half