10. A Long, Restless Night (5)

Luelle bit her nails as she refuted.

“You’re wrong, El. Sashal would not do that to me. I didn’t steal her husband!’

-“Are you eating your conscience away? You stole her husband! Everyone knows that!”

‘I didn’t. We… we share him.’

-“Pft, listen to yourself. Don’t you want to laugh at your own joke? Because I am.”-

‘Shut your mouth, El.’

-“Listen, your position is dangerous. Not only are you in danger, so am I! So think carefully about your next step.”

‘El, you always scare me. What’s dangerous about my position? I am Sashal’s lady-in-waiting!’

-“Huk. You’re driving me nuts, Luelle. Even your lowly maid knows it and worries that woman will kick you out. But why are you the only one oblivious!?”

‘Shut up!’

Luelle closed her eyes even tighter. The wrinkles on her forehead deepened and layered upon finding the darkness she was seeking. It would be better if she could fall asleep, so she wouldn’t have to hear what her wolf said anymore.

However, the more she closed her eyes, the