Murmurs of concern passed through the crowd but I turned to Rowan, surprised. This was new – in my previous life, he had never mentioned any magical threat.
“Fortunately,” he said gesturing to Amara, whose hands he took and drew her close to him “We found an ally. This is Amara she’s a healer of great power and knowledge. She risked her life to help us destroy that evil magic and now, she needs a place to lay her head and fire to keep her warm at night".
Amara stepped forward, her eyes downcast in a perfect picture of humility.
“Alpha Blackthorn and his soldiers saved my life,” her voice shook as she spoke “I only wish to repay the debt by offering my services to this pack. I hope you all can accept me as one of your own".
I watched as everyone nodded in approval already swayed by Amara’s performance. But I could see through her act.
As Rowan turned to me, a pleading look in his eyes, I knew this was the moment that had sealed my fate before. In my previous life, I had been blinded by her beauty and feared that she could seduce Rowan and steal his love. I had lashed out and refused.