Chapter 117

Leila makes her way home without Tatum, Clayton offers to escort her but she declines, saying she needs to be alone.

Clayton on the other hand is unable to shake the feeling in his heart, something about the ritual was awkward, it all seems fishy.

He waits by the door as the elders congratulate Carmela and Tatum and leave one after the other.

Trent is the last one to leave and as Tatum and Carmela approach him, hand in hand, he steps up to them.

“With your permission Alpha, I need to have a word with Carmela, it is regarding the assassination attempt,” he says, bowing slightly to Tatum.

Tatum’s brows furrow and his eyes narrow at Clayton.

“You really need to work on your timing,” Tatum replies, annoyance clear in his tone and he pulls Carmela away from Clayton.

“Alpha, the Luna’s life and honour is at stake and I am under sworn oath to protect her. This is an emergency and I will only take a short while,” Clayton replies firmly.

A deep rumbling growl sounds from Tatum’s throat