Chapter 69. Punishment

Emily and I stayed at the pack house until the sun had set. I was glad that playing with the kids really helped me get Lucius off my mind.

After we played for hours, we all sat down under a tree and had snacks. Before the sun went down, Emily and I went back to the castle.

As soon as I got down from the carriage, I was immediately engulfed in a hug.

"Where were you? I have been looking for you. I was so worried," he asked.

I could sense pain and worry in his voice.

When he noticed I was quiet, he pulled back from the hug.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?" He asked, searching my eyes for an answer.

"Aren't you busy? Please, I don't want to keep you from your work. Right, Love?" I asked, more like implied.

"What?" He asked.

"I'm tired. I want to take a rest," I said, excusing myself, leaving him behind.

I went straight to the elevator with Emily behind me.

"Ooh! Trouble in paradise?