Chapter 37

ALEISTER

She is looking at me like I am the worst monster alive. It does something to my heart, makes it ache inside my chest.

I take a step ahead and look down at the blood tricking down her dress. I didn’t aim to hurt her like this.

“ Daddy. ” Celia grips the hem of my shirt tightly.

Anger penetrates the wall of guilt again. I should have known Avery wouldn’t sit still. But I would have never expected her to enter the portal. No one can, without authorization from me. It’s bound with the strongest of spells to be protected from anyone who tries to enter without my permission.

So how did she even do it?

“ Princess, let the King help her. Come here. ” Rosana says softly and separates Celia from me.

“ Is she dying? ” She whispers.

“ No, Princess. She is a Lycan like you. She won’t die. ” Rosana pats her head, clutching Celia to her chest.

Cautiously, I approach Avery. “ I didn’t mean to do this. ”

“ You—You didn’t mean to do what? Didn’t mean to stab me? ” She scoffs, her e