Chapter 7

Alden’s eyes lit up instantly. He dried his hands in a rush and followed me, close at my heels like a shadow.

We climbed to the hospital rooftop.

The night wind was biting—the kind of cold that clears your head completely.

“Heidi, you’re finally willing to talk to me.” Alden rubbed his hands together, looking at me with anxious hope.

“Dad’s condition has stabilized. The Pack specialist said—”

“Alden.” I cut him off. Reached into my bag and produced a newly drafted bond-breaking agreement. Held it out to him.

“Sign it. This is the last time I’ll ask. If you refuse again, the Werewolf Court summons goes straight to Pack House. I don’t think you want an Alpha’s scandal becoming Pack-wide gossip.”