After all these years, this conversation helped me understand why the Alpha my mother promised hadn't found me yet, but I didn't want to jump to conclusions. If Alpha Zion's testimony completed my puzzle, then I wouldn't need to hide it from him, especially since he was the only one supporting me.
Even though Jack betrayed me, Alpha Zion went against leadership principles to save me, and the least I could do was tell him the truth.
As for the warrior, I made a promise to never mention his name, but the fact that I was accessing his power through the mark concerned me.
What if it was harmful to his health? If only there was a way to meet and communicate with him, or if I could stop tapping into his power. If I manage to avoid getting injured, he wouldn't have to endure the pain.
"Are you certain about this?" he asked sternly. "If you lie to me, I..." I interrupted abruptly, "No, I always keep my word."
