Chapter 180

Archer The sunlight hit my face, making me wince as it burned against my eyes. Before it could grow unbearable, a tall figure stepped in front of me, completely blocking the light. The corners of my lips lifted as I tilted my head up, recognizing him at once—the very first friend I had ever made. “Claude! You’re finally awake!” “So you’re not calling me brother anymore?” he asked. His voice was still hoarse. Even though my father had shown him mercy and healed him, it had only been enough to stop the bleeding—to keep him alive. His neck, arms, and legs were still wrapped in white bandages, slowly healing beneath layers of gauze. The smile on my face slowly faded. A heavy sigh slipped past my lips as my eyes began to sting, my vision blurring. “Why are you crying?” Claude asked softly. He sat down beside me, his bandaged hand reaching out to pat my head in an awkward attempt at comfort. I sniffed, quickly wiping my tears away. “Papa lied to me…” “What did the Alpha lie to you about?” he