146 : An Uninvited Person In The Meeting

VERENA

He sighs and looks at the window, as if hesitating to answer. But then he turns his head towards me. “There’s been rumors that the celestial wolves are the ones who have created the Ashwalkers and are leading them.” He says.

My eyes turn wide in horror. “What?! That’s absolutely ridiculous. Why will we do that?” I snap.

“I know that too. But it looks like the King has started to suspect you, Verena.” He says, his voice low and lacing with concern.

My heart races in my chest. How can they make such assumptions about us?

“Relax, Verena. I don’t believe in this shit and I’m sure anyone who knows you also won’t.” He says, “You got this.” He assures me. My stomach churns as I look outside the window.

The car rolls before the entrance to the high-rise hotel building where the meeting will be held. Carlisle and dad help me step out of the car and the valet parks the car. We walk through the hallway and Norton opens the door to the room where the meeting will be held.

I step insid