#Chapter 16 Buy Me off

Julian’s POV It hit me like a lightning strike. The last Werewolf Council meeting was hosted in Thorn Pack. Amber had helped me organize it as part of her housewife duties, even though she appeared only as an assistant. Maybe she met Roman at the reception. Did their affair begin back then, or had they met later? Either way, Amber was still my wife. Her running away, her becoming involved with Roman, all of it made her a disloyal woman. This image of Amber shook me to my core. I couldn’t make sense of this version of Amber I was discovering. It didn’t mesh with the affectionate, loyal woman I remembered being married to. “Find Amber’s address, Beta,” I said. “Spare no expense. I need answers.” Of course, Beta returned soon with her address. I couldn’t wait to wrap up the rest of my work for the day. As soon as I could leave, I drove over to the address Beta had recovered for me. The house was modest, not dangerous or run-down, but far from luxurious. I thought of h