#CHAPTER 12: Free Will

Ava POV I stared at Chris in shock. He knew? He had known all along and still left the Pack? He read my face and shrugged with one shoulder. "It's just more folklore. I mean, seriously? A prophesy? Like I have some sort of great destiny to Rule Them All?" He was obviously referencing something I did recognize, so I just kept staring. He frowned and seemed to reconsider his approach. "I mean, I'm guessing the Elder was smart enough to see you were special even as a child. I can understand that. But me?" He shook his head. "The Elders are chosen by the Goddess Luna," I said a little tightly. "All leave a behind a prophecy at their death. History has proven them true time and again." "But the prophesies are usually so vague," he objected. "And I'm sure they also told you to keep it secret, right?" "Yes, I was told not to share the prophesy to keep us both out of any danger." He spread his hands, but for once I didn't find that distracting. "Look, we were both kids, even yo