Chapter 107

"I'll see you later." She said. I watched as she walked outside and closed the door behind her. I stood up and walked over to the adjoining study. To the corner of my eye, I spotted a small picture frame on the table. It was a picture of Patrick and me back when I was sixteen and had just finished with my Evaluation. I was holding my wrist up, showing off my gold bracelet and he was looking at me with such admiration. The truth was, my anger for Patrick had already dissipated. The cause of my anguish was frustration. Now that Patrick was right in the heart of danger, the stakes were higher. I also knew that the war was going to be sooner than expected. I give it two weeks tops 'til we're all up north. I began to strategize. If Vanir Vanaheim declared war on us first, then the wolves would demand that Patrick return Valeen. They'd see the trade as a way to avoid the inevitable, but I doubt the rogues would stop attacking if we returned the poor girl. Patrick ma