Annie's POV
The King didn’t even come down when I should have shifted last night, not that I did. But he had promised, and for some reason, I thought he would keep his, though many he had broken already in just one night. Something else for him to hate me for. He had a rogue for a mate. It’s bad enough I was a traitor, but the Moon Goddess had to do one better and make me a failure.
“I have some good news, though,” Gerry said, holding his hand out to me. I looked at it before placing my hand in his. He placed it on his arm and tucked his arm to the side. I raised an eyebrow at him. He started up the path he had just walked down, leading back to the castle. For a second, hope flared to life, only to die down when he spoke again.
“The King said you can stay in his old quarters; you will b
