Chapter Seventeen

  AMALA

  Tonight, I will be meeting a bunch of higher-up wolves who are on the same level as Seth or Richard Bates.

  I feel a bit nervous as the words Seth told me last night has finally come to me.

  If I screw this up, I will be executed immediately. Amy will wake up only to learn about my death.

  That is something I have to avoid at all costs.

  "Are you nervous, Amala?"

  Marie is kind enough to brush my hair as she helps me get prepared.

  I just found out that if I want them to acknowledge me, I need to be presentable.

  "Somewhat. I need to stay strong so I can be alive when my sister wakes up."

  "You have a sister?" Marie asks with a surprised tone.

  I smile as I nod.

  "Where is she then?"

  "At the hospital. This hospital that your husband brought last night."

  "What happened to her?"

  "She's—" I cut myself halfway when Seth's words last night echo in my mind.

  'Never tell anyone about your past crimes.'