CHAPTER 20

  Elizabeth's Point Of View

  "Awww," I tackle mom in a hug. "That is sooo cute! You and dad have an amazing love story! Why didn't you ever tell me before?"

  "Elise, dear, calm down." Mom pats me on the head. "There's more of it."

  I pull away and nod at her to continue.?

  "My... pack thought they were keeping me hostage," Mom said. "They attacked again and even when they found out that I've met my mate, they wanted me to come along."

  My eyebrows knot together. "Why?"

  Mom looks down, a shadow crosses her

  face. "There leader and I... We were in love."

  I gape at her, confusion races across my mind. I remember all the times she told me of how much she loved dad and—

  "What?" I breathe out.?