Chapter 84

Ariezel

We stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity. Asher was the first to break the stare.

He cleared his throat, Looking down awkwardly.

“What are you doing outside?” he asked. His back was against the wall whilst he stared at the window.

‘Looking for you’ I thought to reply. But that was too forward, and remembering the words he said in the garden, I couldn't find it in myself to say it.

Instead, I shrugged in response, looking away from him to face the window.

“I needed the fresh air.” I said, doing my best to ignore the proximity between the both of us. While far from touching, the distance was tempting. I could reach out-

I halted those thoughts, shutting down the cries of my wolf.

“Your bodyguard didn't notice?” he asked.

I let out a small huff once I realised what he meant “Alys ” I emphasized “and the rest are still celebrating. I think they are pretty tipsy, perhaps they'll be unable to go home tonight.”

“My doors are always open.” I snapped my eyes towards him