Chapter 114

Ashley’s P.O.V.

The moment the words left my mouth, I expected silence, hoping that they both would take a step back.

But of course, Vincenzo decided to ruin the peace.

“Finally, a sensible thing from you.”

He spoke, leaning back in the chair with that infuriating arrogance.

“We shouldn’t celebrate when people are still suffering. But some insensitive jerks love wasting time, wooing other people’s mates instead of serving their nation.”

His sharp words hit like a slap. My hands curled into fists by my sides, yet I couldn’t suppress my rage. Before Grayson could say a word, I shot up to my feet and spoke, my voice trembling with fury.

“Just stop it, Alpha!

You don’t know what you are talking about.”

I didn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing a crack in my composure and turned on my heels, storming out of the room. The sound of my heels echoed down the hallway.

But I was barely halfway down the corridor when a hand clamped around my wrist, jerking me to stop.

“Ashley!”

Vincenzo’s