BOUND TO THE MOONCREST ALPHA
In this case, if Father found out I was researching weak wolf bonds and ancient blood rites, he would lock me in the pack house vault himself before letting me step foot near the ritual grounds.
Mother stared at me, a deep conflict playing out across her delicate features. She opened her mouth, hesitated, and bit her lip
“I will try,” she said softly.
“Please, Momma. Do this for me,” I pleaded, taking her hands into mine. “Please.”
“I will,” she promised.
She leaned in and pulled me into a tight, desperate hug. I wrapped my arms around her, holding on for dear life as my heart finally beat steady for the first time all day.