Chapter 180

“Hello Mister Marshall, my name is Ayrelles, but you can call me Les.” The lead female guard shakes my hand with a firm grip. I think her accent is Italian, but I can’t be certain. She has pulled her black hair into a tight braid and her green eyes, set on olive skin, somehow look familiar. She seems to have a stern look etched on her face. I notice her ears twitch as she uses her wolf hearing to search out miniscule sounds. “We will stand guard round the clock. We will respond to any obvious threats. If there is anything you need, please let any of us know.”

“What’s wrong with you?” Rocky hisses. “Bow to her!”

“Bow?” I ask, I bowing awkwardly to the guard. “She’s just a guard.”

“Is everything alright, Mister Marshall?” Les tilts her head to the side.

“My wolf seems to know you?” I look at the woman more closely. I’ve definitely never met her before.

“Who is your wolf?” Her face softens slightly.

“Rocky. His name is Rocky.” I rub the back of my neck and puff air out of my cheeks.

“Oh!