Chapter 61

Ariezel

I stood dumbfounded, shocked. Far too stunned to say a word.

I had demanded for the truth in an attempt to ease my heart, to fully understand his reasons and perhaps, use it to let go.

But the reality of the truth was too much to bear.

thump thump thump

It felt as though my heart was beating right out of my chest, crushing my entire being.

My father had done plenty of things,but this was the cruelest thing I had ever heard.

And the Alpha? Alpha Hendricks was also a part of this.. ploy that ended up killing people.

The people in question are the parents of my mate.

I gasped for air that seemed too far out of my reach. How could I say anything about that? I couldn't deny it. It was far too much of a coincidence to be untrue, especially with how I remembered my father.

Asher's…parents…

Asher turned away from me, and this time I knew it was with a certainty akin to a guillotine. It felt like this was truly going to be the last time I was ever going to see him in this light ever ag