Chapter 105

Ryder's POV

I stood and watched as London walked down the stairs, anger evident in his strides. I wanted to go after him but my body refused to move. It was like the impact of Aria's disappearance and Ma Levine's involvement had stunned me.

My gaze shifted to Ma Levine who wore no emotions on her face. I didn't need to ask if she had aided Aria in her escape. The answer to that question was written apparent in her eyes.

"Why did you do it?" I asked her, disbelief and disappointment lacing my tongue as I walked up to her. "Why did you aid her escape?"

Ma Levine kept her eyes on me as she slowly shook her head. "Because you wouldn't," was all Ma Levine said to me before turning and walking away.

Anger filling me, I rushed to her and grabbed her hands, pulling her back. "I have told you, Ma Levine, you do not walk out on me," I growled as my grip on her hands tightened.

Ma Levine, her face still stoic, looked down at my hands before bringing back her gaze to me. "A Luna was provided t