Ariel POV

“Why?” Lucian shot back at Valerie’s refusal. “I didn’t ask for your opinion. Why are you saying no?”

I waited for Valerie’s answer. This was weird. She’d suddenly turned down Lucian’s request.

“You want to look for Elric here. That means you suspect Kentz is hiding him in this pack.”

“What the fuck… “ Lucian’s face said it all. Valerie’s answer was totally out of left field.

Nadine grabbed Valerie’s right arm roughly.

“What are you talking ...