“Why? How important is she to you?” Edward asked, his tone curious.

“She’s someone who needed help when no one else noticed her pain, singing the song of peace,” I replied lightly, noticing a brief flash of regret cross Edward’s eyes.

“You call yourself a pack protector, but I’m not sure I trust you. Do you realize what could happen because of what you did just to uncover Vera’s true identity? She will be judged and punished,” I said, my anger rising.

“Jerry was under ...