Chapter 53

Alys

It was in the hall that I saw as everything crashed down.

The moment I saw Serena there I gaped in shock, wondering why the woman who had tormented many of the pack members, the reason why people sighed in relief at her exit was back.

My shock was even greater the moment Asher had announced her as his mate.

‘Where did that come from?’ I wondered.

This had to be a joke. Many days had passed since I visited Ariezel, but last I was there she remained happy with him. He treated her well.

Harriet had come to me once to tell me that she hadn't seemed okay, but I brushed it off, never wondering why? Had I missed any signs at all?

I thought even more deeply, perusing through my memories. I hadn't visited her since and she had become scarce, however...

I blinked in realization as it came to me. How could I have missed the time she approached me?

I had felt strange at how she had approached me out of nowhere, but I paid no mind when she spoke to me. Her question rang out loud.

I recalled h