I walk down the footpath with the crunches, my mind preoccupied. The King's words repeat in my mind.
" Take your time. But I need an answer in affirmation. No one will know of this. You will continue to live in my pack like any other pack member. You will attend the school and do all that the kids of your age do."
" Until the day I officially announce it."
Why? This doesn't make sense. Why does he want to adopt me? Shouldn't the heir be the King's own blood?
Something seems off. Terribly wrong.
I reach the hut to only find a figure pacing in front of it. The girl's eyes stop on me and I see relief flood in.
" Where did you go? Grandma was going to kill me if something happened to you. Do you only think about yourself? How selfish can you be!"
I walk past her to whisper.
" The King
