Chapter 61

ARIEL’S POV

A few days went by before I got back to my pack and I knew I needed to put a plan in place as soon as possible.

Joharres was most likely already plotting his next assault right now, especially, since I slipped through his fingers again.

My mind drifted to Melvin.

I could tell just how angry he must be feeling right now because of how I left him. Maybe he would understand when it all became clear to him later or maybe not.

All I knew was that I made the right call for him. For me. For us.

Now that I was away from him, my heart just continued to ache and long for his presence and touch.

I discreetly made my way to Ikea’s home with a hood over my head.

As usual, her door creaked open as I got to her porch.

I walked into Ikea’s house and she was already seated and waiting for me as I got in. I removed the hood from my head and dropped it behind my head.

“Welcome back home, Princess,” Ikea smiled at me, “You didn’t come back with your boy this time?”

I shook my head, “He cou