Michelle looked genuinely confused, his storm eyes darkening. "What are you talking about? Tristan never let anyone hurt you. He's been furious since you disappeared, taking apart the pack trying to find who helped you escape, who knew where you went. Vale's been suspended, the council members who voted to prosecute you have been removed from their positions."

"He didn't care when Vale was torturing me," I said bitterly. "Didn't care when the council wanted to execute me. He only cares now ...