chapter 41. Betrayal

GRAYSON My only thoughts were of Belle and of getting back to her as soon as possible. “Hello, Grayson,” someone said in the darkness. For a second I thought it was Belle saying my name, as she was the only person allowed to call me that. But this voice didn’t give me the sparks that hers usually did. It couldn’t be her. I turned quickly, only to see Adalee emerging slowly from the darkness, an odd smile on her face. I raised an eyebrow. “What did you just call me?” My wolf came to the surface, growling at the disrespect we’d just received from her. Her smile only grew. She crossed her arms over her chest and leaned against a nearby tree. “Did I ever tell you where I grew up, Grayson?” So Adalee has a death wish? I crossed my arms and tilted my head. Okay, I’ll play along. “No, Adalee, I don’t think you did,” I said grimly. “You know, it’s kind of a coincidence actually,” Adalee said, laughing slightly as she stepped away from the tree and approached me. “I grew up