Chapter 126

I saw the Alpha's breath getting stuck in his throat as he stared wide-eyed. The air in the room felt like it was vacuumed out, the hair on the back of my neck rising. He opened and closed his mouth like a fish, a pained sound leaving from his throat. The blood on my hands dried, darkened to a strange, brown colour that matched the hideous carpet covering most of the floor.

A tear slid down my eyes despite my best attempt to hold it back. The matter was of grave importance, especially knowing the murder was close to the boundaries. It made my stomach curl in anxiety.

The silence was broken by an unwavering Slyvie who turned her gaze towards my mate with a snicker, "Is this for real? Why are you both getting so overworked over a nobody?"

Something uneasy settled in my stomach at her dismissive tone, jaw clenched tightly as I turned to her. Before I could open my mouth to reply, Aiden cut me off, pinning her with a glare. "All the pack members are