Chapter 48

Ariela

"That was also one of the reasons why I bought you." I continued to stare at the mountain and asked, "For revenge? Because you thought it would be great if my family lost someone and not just yours? Even though you let me live and didn't kill me."

"I confess, yes."

Another thought occurred to me, which is why I looked at him. We made eye contact immediately, as he had already looked at me. He didn't even seem too cold, at least for him. Of course, he seemed threatening. It was just a little better than usual.

After I had gathered my courage, I asked: "Does that mean I can go if the perpetrator wasn't a werewolf? At least then you have one less reason to hunger for revenge." There was no reaction from him, he just returned my gaze. That was an answer.

Although I could have guessed this, I felt disappointed. I missed my home and my family. Being locked up wasn't a great thing in general.

I nodded slightly and turned my attent