Chapter 131

Asher

Ariezel wasn't okay.

Two weeks passed in a blink. From sheltering the new pack members to the soldiers, the pack had finally relaxed to the degree that the future attack was already in plans.

Yet whilst every other thing had calmed down, she remained the same as she came. Shifty and jumpy.

Even the Pack members were concerned. At times I would overhear them talking about her sudden exits from a room, as though she was having a melt down. It was even more concerning.

I loathed the spark of fear that showed on her face every time she came close.

Most of all, I loathed how she always forced herself to act normal every single time.

Her forced smiles and rigid frame set my teeth on edge every moment it occurred . I would have gone straight to the dungeons to demand an answer, but I didn't want to give Derek the satisfaction. Yet, I didn't stop telling and showing her how much I loved her.

It wasn't until after I left the room that I realized that not only had she not answered the que