Mama turns around and offers me a bright smile. “Rae. I’m so glad that you’re okay. I still just can’t believe it. Are you ready to stand up and walk?” She asks.I hesitate for a second and evaluate my body. “I think so.”She smiles again, “Okay, good, let’s get you standing. Oh! I can’t wait to tell your brother! He’s been so worried about you.”She comes over to my bed and start moving my hair away from my face. Once she was satisfied, she offered me a small smile.“Of course, he wanted to be here for you but he had to take care of the horses.” She said as if I wouldn’t understand.“He isn’t the only one worried. Did you know that Toby has been with you almost every day?”Every day? Did she say Toby? Surely, she is mistaken as he has much bigger things to worry about.“Toby?” I ask to confirm my feelings.“Yes.” She looks at me for a second, like she wants to say something, and shakes her head. “Well, you had lots of people come to see how you were. Even Chris.” She says hesitantly.

Toby’s POV I have to get out of here. I need to shift and I need to shift fast. I knew that I needed to tell her about Chris before it was too late and I was just prepared to do that. Rae has loved him her entire life. I didn’t want to be the one to tell her but she should not have found out that way. Chris’ love, future Queen, is a horrible person. How can he choose someone like her? At first, I thought that she was full of herself. However, Chris never stopped her craziness and that only confirmed it for me. Now, I had the pleasure of feeling Rae’s intense heartbreak. I could feel her sadness, through our bond, before I left. It hurt me too. My mind pauses as I shift into my massive wolf. Will Rae accept us? Kit hasn’t spoken to me for the last few years. He’s just been hiding in the background of my mind. I’m not sure what his problem has been or why he is so silent. Cian, my wolf, is about four feet tall which is kind of short for our kind. But he makes up for it in strength an

Rae’s POVUgh!!! The nerve of him! How dare he show up here acting like the last few years haven’t happened. What did he think was going to happen? That I would just willingly open my doors to him? No, nope. He’s going to have to order me to let me in before I ever do that. The nerve of him to ask me on a walk! Doesn’t he have a fiancee? Shouldn’t he be asking her on those walks instead of reminding me of what I can not have!? I finally just got my head on straight from that horrible encounter. Now my heart aches even harder.I pace around my living room trying to release all the pent up anger. He looked at me like he used to. I really wish that I could trust it to be true. I don’t. I don’t have a clue to why he decided to show up at my door. What would there be to talk about any way? My near death? I doubt it. I guess he could’ve wanted to talk about the murders. I feel guilty for a second before I realize he would’ve just asked to come in.He’s lucky that Talon left to go train one

Toby’s POVI’m currently sitting at a table in my father’s office. King Chris, Prince Preston, Reginald, Father, Erin, Mother, Beta Richard, Gamma Aaron, Delta John, and five warriors are all here with me. We are going over the murders.It’s clear that this last one is different but it’s still troublesome. None of them have evidence of the murderer. The only other thing in common, except this last one, is the similarities to Rae.“Who would dare to threaten an innocent girl like Rae?” Delta John asks. He was best friends with Brianna’s parents. “Who would kill such a sweet kind soul like Brianna?”“Maybe that’s the connection that we’ve been looking for?” Mother suggests.“What do you mean, love?” Father asks.“Think about it, Dear.” She glances at me. “First there was the dress. Then there was the uncanny similar looks. Now, there is the same kind of soul; sweet and innocent.” She explains.My eyes widen in realization. She’s right. They both have the same personalities and were both

Rae’s POVI take a deep breath. I don’t know why but I’m nervous. Chris, I mean King Chris, has called a meeting for the whole Kingdom. I’m not sure what he’s going to say but it’s mandatory. So, that means that I can’t miss it. His orders were that, even if we can’t walk, for someone to carry us. It both frustrates and excites me.“Are you okay. Little Sister?” Katy asks.I smile at her nickname. Over the last few years, we’ve become close. “I’m fine, Kit Kat.”She chuckles. “Shh. Didn’t I tell you not to call me that?” She asks blushing prettily.“Why? I think it’s adorable, baby.” Talon says as he saunters in.She gasps.“Shh. Don’t encourage her.” She laughs.Talon walks up behind her and wraps his arms around her stomach protectively. “Are you done with her hair, baby? It’s almost time to go.”“Yes, hon. Just putting on the final touches. She needs to look pretty for our King.” She teases.“Ugh. Not this again, Katy.” I pout. I turn to look at her and narrow my eyes. “He made it p