Tori's POV “You did a really good job hiding by the way, I only got lucky finding you,” Hana mentions as I take the clean clothes upstairs to change. “My mother taught me how to hide my scent and trail,” I admit before closing the door and start changing.‘Are we going back?’ Reika asks in a hopeful tone. ‘Yes, we’re going back,’ I answer after stripping off the dirty clothes. It feels good to pull on fresh clothes that I haven’t been wearing for days. I grab my dirty clothes from upstairs then make my way back down where Hana is patiently waiting.“My jeep is about a mile away near the river, do you want to drive the long way round or go straight to Hanzo’s?” Hana gets up and goes to the kitchen to retrieve the blood bags. “I think I’m ready to go home,” I admit realizing that no matter how mad I am at him, Hanzo is my home.“Ok home it is, I know Hanzo will be excited to see you,” Hana stands by me with her bag open. I look at her confused, she nods to the dirty clothes in my hand

Hanzo's POVThank God my mate came home, I spent the entire night awake watching over her finding it hard to believe she’s here. Valko has been hyper vigilant staying forward watching over her all night and day since she’s been back.“What exactly is the council?” Tori asks as she sits on the counter and watches me cook. “Our governing body, they make and enforce our laws, enforce borders, and handle conflict between humans and supernaturals,” I explain the council the best I can.“Are there just werewolves on the council or are there vampires too?” She questions as Jackson comes in to grab plates to help set the table. “Both are on the council, it helps them govern issues with hybrids, which aren’t supposed to happen,” Jackson answers for me and I nod.“Sounds like a delightful bunch… what do they usually do about hybrids?” Tori asks causing me to exchanged looks with Jackson. “They take them, interview them, then most of the time they kill them,” I answer before she thinks I’m tryin

Tori's POVWalking out front to take the garbage out I’m surprised to find Bo approaching the house. “What are you doing out here?” I question after tossing the garbage in the can. “I came to reassure you that my sister will never bother you again,” Bo answers stepping closer, making me take a step back away from him.“Thank you I appreciate it, I’m sorry about your loss,” I apologize knowing that if his sister is alive their relationship would never be the same. “Don’t I’m sorry for your mother and for you having to be alone and scared on the run for so long,” he apologizes watching me in a way I don’t feel comfortable with.“Do you need anything else?” I question looking towards the door knowing all I have to do is scream and Hana will be out to help me. “No, I just wanted to let you know that you don’t have to worry about my pack. And I came to check in with Hanzo to see how he is,” he answers watching me as I slowly move towards the front door of the house.“You’ll have to catch h

Tori's POV‘Reika,’ I try reaching out to my wolf as I slowly wake up. I hear nothing and I feel more alone than ever, I can’t even feel my bond to Hanzo. ‘Reika!’ I cry out hoping to find her, but hear nothing back.“Tori, are you awake?” A strange man questions, I move to find out I’m shackled to a chair. “Tori?” He questions as I open my eyes more and look around. I find that I’m in a white room with a long table where nine people including Jackson sit and watch. “Don’t try to move, you’re fully restrained. We will start asking you some questions,” the man instructs as I stare at him, afraid he is going to hurt me worse. He is tall and slender with blonde hair and gentle yet dangerous features. “I told Jackson when he brought me in, I will cooperate,” I speak watching the man hoping I can convince him I’m not a threat.“Good, first what are you?” He asks, watching me close, I look to see I’m surrounded by a council of vampires and werewolves. “I was born a wolf,” I answer looking

Tori's POVI was alone in that cell for God knows how long. No one came in or spoke to me, I just received food and fresh clothes through the slot in the door.“Tori,” I hear a familiar voice, my heart races as I have felt so alone and afraid through this. Not feeling Hanzo has made me feel hallow inside and not having Reika has nearly driven me crazy.“Tori, are you ok?” Jackson asks when they open the door, two guards stand behind him. “Exhausted,” I answer holding out my wrist for him to lock the shackles together, but instead he begins to pull them off making my brow furrow.“These two guards have been told to kill you on sight if you make a single wrong move. You’re to be interviewed again by Aaron and you can’t have these for this interview,” Jackson explains, standing aside for me. I walk past him and rub my wrists that are now raw.“They’re going to make me change, after watching me feed for how long now?” I question looking over at him, afraid of what is to come. “25 days,” J