Chapter 55

I trudged up the stairs to our suites and just wanted this day to end, but I had to get the hard part over with. The hard part of keeping my promise to all those wolves about my mate's fiery temper. Trying to be calm I stood in front of the balcony door and sucked in a deep breath.

'Joel, I know you are mad at me, but I need to talk to you,' I sent the message out wondering if he would respond to me.

'Then talk,' growled back into my mind.

'I don't want you to punish my Betas. I ran away. I deserve whatever you dish out, but just me,' I stated.

'What if I don't honor your request, mate? Perhaps I feel your Betas owed you better care than what they showed you.'

I shuddered a little at his tone, but held my ground. 'It wouldn't be your decision to make,' I said praying this was the right tact, 'they are MY Betas. I made the mistake and I will pay for it. I chose who gets blamed.�