Chapter 40

Kara

Jamal gives me an unsettling smile as he takes my bag from me, and we proceed to walk back inside the castle, descending another three flights of stairs. Unsure of what to do, I watch him closely. Turning back is no longer an option, and honestly, I don’t want to.

It would’ve put my mind at ease if Marquis was the one leading me out of the castle. I don’t know Jamal and the times I have seen him, he is a bit of a loose cannon. My wolf pushes me forward, offering a sense of comfort as we venture deeper into the castle. All I want is to shake off this uneasy feeling, and then I’ll feel better. Perhaps it’s because I am still within the castle’s walls, and the thought of Elio finding us lingers in my mind. That must be it. Once we are out of the pack grounds, I’ll finally feel safe.

As we enter the dark cave garage, I finally gather the courage to speak up. “I can take my bag,” I offer, reaching for it. “I can take my bag,” I insist reaching for it again, but he firmly holds onto