Chapter 148

My Wolf's words struck home and I realized she was right. That's why Eli had followed me back and was watching me so intently; he thought I would bolt. Of course Gabriel would have made sure I couldn't follow. He was overprotective of me. I met Eli's gaze squarely, hoping my regret didn't shine through. "I'm going to learn to be Luna the hard way, I guess. It's what Gabriel would want, right?" I attempted to look resigned to this decision. Eli nodded, slowly, seeming to accept my decision. For now. "I'll stay here and watch over you. That's what the Alpha wanted." I smiled half-heartedly and nodded as his words confirmed my suspicions. It would be difficult to sneak out with Eli hovering around the house but I could do it. Raziel's residence had been a ten hour drive, so to avoid traveling in darkness I'd have to wait until early the next morning to leave, as it was already afternoon today. I remembered the name of the city well enoug