Chapter 24 Chapter 24

Matteo "I'm in a tough spot; Freya hasn't spoken to me since that incident, no matter how hard I've tried. She's been with Camila constantly, and when I invited her to eat, she claimed she had already eaten. Perhaps my surprising patience stems from the realization that the fault lies with me. What more can I do to earn her forgiveness? "Is Princess still avoiding you?" Calvin inquired upon entering our office, our usual gathering spot for discussions or idleness. We're not indolent; it's just that Dad preferred handling everything himself to stay occupied and distract himself from thoughts of Mom. Nonetheless, the three of us were always ready to assist him when needed. "Yes," I admitted with a deep sigh. "How many days has it been now? Almost a week, right?" Calvin asked, and I nodded as he took a seat. "Don't hit me with the 'I told you so' look, Calv." "You can't blame her, you know. You should've consulted her first, considering her past in the Midnight Pack." "Yeah, I real