章 43: Alpha's Mate

"Una, I'm deeply sorry. I had no idea what I was doing," Zane began, running his hands through his hair as he gazed down at me.

Elder Tali had just finished applying some herbs to my legs and properly wrapping them. Zane had been following me around incessantly ever since we returned two days ago.

I suppose it was understandable; if he had acted completely indifferent, I might have dismissed him entirely from my thoughts. I had been told by the elder that emotions were the key to unlocking my power, but Athena hadn't spoken to me since.

"It's alright," I replied through gritted teeth, wincing slightly from the pain of having my legs wrapped.

Jaxon had been rushed to the pack hospital immediately upon his arrival, in critical condition. His body had absorbed dangerous amounts of wolfsbane and silver, and there were rumors that he might never be able to shift again.