Why did you father agree to a marriage without making sure she was your mate first? He did it to save our pack he replied. The alpha of the red moon pack forced him into a corner and he had no choice. But I refuse to marry someone who isn't my mate especially that stuck up b***h. Talia laughed. Her laugh was the most beautiful sound he had ever heard. What is your name? Talia she replied. I'm Ryker. He wiped a stray tear from her face and asked why were you crying? She looked down and said because I am so used to being alone and the feeling I felt when I saw you and the anger that washed over me when you said you had to marry someone else it all scared me. He lifted her chin and asked Why are you used to being alone? Where is your pack? They abandoned me when I was 9 years old. I was playing in the forest and heard screams coming from my parents house and ran into the forest to hide. When I finally came out everyone including my parents were gone. What pack are you from? The blue moon pack she responded. He remembered his father telling him about them. The pack had been destroyed by Julius when he took over the red moon pack. He murdered the alpha and luna and forced the memebers to join his pack. The daughter of the alpha and luna was never found. He looked at her and said your parents were the alpha and luna weren't they. She nodded her head. His heart leapt from his chest. His mate was his saving grace from this agreement and the end of Julius. He looked at her and said I know what happened to them. My father was good friends with your dad and he used to tell me about how the alpha of the red moon pack killed your parents and forced the other members of your pack to join him. He told me that the daughter of the alpha was never found and was wanted by Julius because she could tear his pack apart. Tear his pack apart how? You are the true alpha of most if not all of his pack and they are still loyal to this day. Plus if my dad is correct you are the last wolf that has the dire wolf gene meaning you are a pure white wolf when you turn and also the most powerful and strongest wolf. Talias mind went crazy with all this new information. To find out not only did her parents and pack not abandon her but she is the last of the strongest wolves there ever was but how is that possible her parents weren't dire wolves. He could tell he had overwhelmed her. He put a hand on her shoulder and said I am sorry for throwing all this at you all at once. It's ok she replied. It's nice to finally know the truth and to know that they didn't abandon me. She had a look of sadness in her eyes. Did they ever find my parents bodies she asked. No he replied. When my parents went to your village to confirm the rumors all they found was an abandoned town. Your parents house showed a great struggle and there was a lot of blood but their bodies were gone. She burst into tears. So they didn't even get a proper burial? What did he do with them? Ryker couldn't take it anymore he pulled her into his arms and just held her as a cried. I am so sorry to have poured all this on you. I needed to know. Ryker knew they couldn't stay in this moldy old cabin. Eventually Julius would find it and find her. I have to convince her to come home with me but will she agree he thought to himself. He looked at the woman sitting in front of him. She was so strong and so beautiful but he could see the pain and hurt as well. He took a breath and said will you please consider coming home with me? It's not safe out here now that you awakened your wolf. Julius will eventually find this place and find you. I know we just met but you are my mate and I will do anything to protect you. Please. Talia was taken aback by his kind words. Could she go with him? Should she go with him? He was right they had just met but he was her mate. She heard a quiet voice say you can trust him. She looked at her mate and with a smile said yes I will come home with you.