”Annabeth accepted him. They married each other, he took the throne next to hers and swore his allegiance to the pack. I knew the risks of stepping forth, of connecting with her again. Annabeth would scream out for me, the panic she experienced from not being able to shift or contact me still lives on in my heart. But I couldn't have our bond ruining the pack or the throne. So I stayed away.” Alana looked down at the floor. Her heart clenched harder in her chest and I felt the urge to ...