Chapter 77: Behind the Walls

The most painful part I was always scared to experience was being betrayed by the one I had trusted much. It seemed my past flashed, from mistakenly trusting Alpha James to be my future mate because of the mate bond. I was in denial, hoping Marcus had a valid reason to support his justification for having the poison stay in the Lycan's scared place.

Harvey looked at me in my eyes, and I couldn't hide my disappointment because I trusted Marcus so much. My wolf didn't think twice about thinking he was safe because there was a force pulling us, connecting us.

“What's wrong, Ashianna? What's the big deal about this poison?” he asked with curiosity but his tone was filled with doubt.

“N-Nothing.” I didn't dare to tell him the truth. Harvey and Marcus had been working together and I didn't know if they were closed so to ensure my safety, I would investigate everything first before I informed him about it.

“I don't think it's anything. Ashianna, you need to be honest with me if you want us t