Chapter 60

“Emily’s friend? That Tessa?” I asked.

“Yes, her,” Stella replied.

I didn't understand. I needed to process this information. I stood up and was about to leave when Stella called out to me.

“Am I free to go now? You found out what you wanted.” Her voice was sharp and mean again.

“You will stay here until I decide otherwise,” I said coldly and walked out.

Blake followed me.

Once we were far enough away from Stella's cell, I stopped and turned to look at Blake. My hands were still trembling with lingering rage.

“What the hell is going on?” I asked my Beta.

“I’m just as shocked as you are,” he replied.

“Do you believe her?”

“I don’t know. It all seems too confusing. Maybe Stella is just trying to mess with us to protect the witch and buy time to come up with a new lie.”

“Maybe,” I agreed. “But either way, take some guards and these.” I handed him a second pair of silver handcuffs. “Be care