Chapter 137. How Much He Values You

Althea sat quietly near the window of the inn, her fingers tracing the smooth surface of the small black bangle she had bought a few days ago from the Nightcrawler Pack’s market.

The faint shimmer of the embedded stone, and she smiled softly. She had cast a simple protective spell on it—something subtle, harmless, yet strong enough to shield the wearer from negative energy.

It wasn’t much, but it was something she wanted Gavriel to have. Still, she hesitated on whether to give it to him or not. There were six more bangles, each with a different color and design—the three meant for the warrior guards, one for Simon, one for Osman, and one for Elsa.

Elsa was Ava’s spy, but Althea knew well that she was only doing it for her and her family’s survival, even if it was against her will. Elsa had been left behind, but Althea planned to give her the protective bangle once she returned to the palace.

Her gaze shifted back to the window. Her heart beat unevenl