chapter 140

We walked down a hall lined with landscape paintings and past a library overflowing with books. I paused to take it in. The shelves were two stories high, complete with sliding ladder. I had a feeling my uncle never opened a single book.

I resumed walking, telling myself I could ask for a tour later when there weren’t a whole ton of shifters having a party a few rooms away. Finally, my entourage stopped in front of a door.

“This is a guest suite,” James said.

“Thank you.” Everything ached and the healing wounds felt tight every time I moved, irritating them. I needed to get them cleaned and I needed to rest.

“Can you let my friends know where I am?” I asked.

James nodded. “I’ll stay at your door. Cole will find your friends.”

“Alright.” James must be the leader. I was sure there was some kind of hierarchy. There was so much for me to learn but most of it was going to have to wait.

I let myself into the room and found a light switch on the wall near the door. When I flipped it on, I ga