Chapter 51

"Eleanor," Alexander said, surprise filtering into his voice. "You are on his side now? Do you even know what he did to me?!"

His eyes darted up to Conaan, who had a small smile on his face. He looked thoroughly amused, and not even the dances had left him so entertained.

One glance behind him revealed the long line of guards meant to protect him.

"You know the only time I will not be on his side?" Eleanor asked, her eyes wide. She was looking at the eyes of the man she had once sworn to love forever, but now felt absolutely nothing for. It was liberating to know that now, at least, she could have a clear head. A head that wasn't soiled with her obsession of the werewolf. "When he does not punish you for this and for everything."

"Eleanor!" He yelled, taking a step further to cover their distance.

Before he could even stop to look properly in her eyes like he wanted to, Conaan pulled her away to him, making her let go of the sword.

Alexander too d