Chapter 169. Unmasking the Accuser

Astrid

I felt so exhausted from all the stress and Meredith's constant bickering about what I needed to do. I still couldn't believe what happened to me these past few days; I've gotten so hyper-fixated on the wrong things that I couldn't care for myself.

My head danced around like it was on Broadway; all I wanted to do was relax from all the external stress that had plagued me these few days. I walked to the garden holding a fresh glass of orange juice; I sat on the grass gently, hoping to catch the morning rays.

"The day is so beautiful," I said to myself, smiling wildly. I brought out my graham cookie and bit into it slowly. Meredith mentioned that I needed to rest a bit so I had enough strength to protect not only myself but also my pack. I thought to go inside and pick a book when suddenly I picked up Magnus's scent; it seemed very close to me, like he was outside my gate. I heard low growls, and I knew it was him. Suddenly, Magnus's wolf appears, growling; he