Chapter 115

Adelaide

I followed Alaric with my eyes, watching as he walked away, disappearing behind the bush. Not long after, I caught a glimpse of his toned back as he removed his clothes.

My cheeks turned red. His back was turned, but it was almost impossible not to notice how strong it looked—the muscles in his broad shoulders, his powerful arms.

That guy with the killer smile and killer body could probably really kill someone if he really wanted to. After all, he was the Alpha Prince. I was sure Mom had a purpose for him, one that would make sense eventually.

A low growl, followed by the sound of cracking bones, snapped me out of my thoughts. It wasn’t a sound I hadn’t heard before—but it never failed to amaze me.

Alaric’s limbs twisted, his breathing deepened, and his body disappeared between the bushes. Then it went silent.

My jaw dropped as I stepped forward, anticipating the shift.

“Holy shit,” I managed between laughter.

A massive black wolf ap