Alyssa's POV

　　I practically skipped home, unable to believe after I was ready to give up that the King heard my plea and wanted to help me. I couldn't help wondering what his proposition would be though. I just knew the sooner I had our mate bond broken and I could leave this world, the better.

　　Arriving at home, I pushed through the front door and within seconds Derek was by my side.

　　"Babe!" He exclaimed "Where did you go? I missed you,"

　　I ...