"I apologise for my abruptness, my dear Isla. But you must understand. I knew nothing about you until you came here five years ago. My mate, she had you in secret and gave you to her best friend. She is not my sister, but we were close growing up. That is how I am classed as your uncle. Please know that I never wanted to keep this from you." He took a breath. "I did what I felt was best. However now that it has become clear that you are mates with the Lycan king. The truth needed to be ...