I found myself standing in front of Tori's house the next day, my stomach a bundle of nerves. Even though it seemed like she had forgiven me, I knew I caused a rift to form between us. I knew my reasons for leaving were justifiable, but I couldn't erase the pain I caused in my absence. Just as I had the right to leave, she had the right to be upset.

Crawling into bed with Alec and Kade last night, they both promised to support me regardless of what I told Tori. After asking my permission, Alec and Kade entrusted the information to their Beta's, asking if they would dig up any information about white wolves. That's where Alec and Kade were today, helping their Beta's learn more about me and what I might be capable of. We all knew it was risky to tell Tori the full truth, but I wanted to trust her. I wanted to go that extra mile for her.

As I waited for Tori to come to the door, each passing second made the knot in my stomach grow. I gritted my teeth together and remaine