Chapter 104. Hatred

Raymond’s POV

The moment Aurelia, Kane, and their entourage left, I went back to the mansion just as I left.

The guards at the entrance stared at me in shock, probably wondering how I had left unnoticed, but I was in no mood to make any clarifications.

I hadn’t even reached my chambers when I saw Alec, who heaved in relief the instant he caught sight of me.

“Alpha, thank goddess. You came back.”

Without giving any response, I went to my chambers, and he followed closely behind.

As soon as I settled down, Alec asked, “What changed your mind? I remember that you did not listen to anything I had to say.”

I rubbed my aching temple before giving a reply, “I met someone on the way.” I finally said, and he tilted his head in confusion.

“Someone? Who is that capable person?”

I snorted, “It’s a rogue.”

Alec paused, and parted his lips to say something, to which I quickly interrupted.

“And Madison’s friend.”

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