A short while later, Carson stopped, so she did. With that grave look, he confronted Valine.

Valine crossed her arms, and her rust-colored hair fluttered in the passing breeze. "What do you want to tell me exactly?"

Carson exhaled. "The Alpha just departed a moment ago"

Valine arched an eyebrow, "He was just at the dining hall earlier."

She must not have given a damn what that dude was doing. She mumbled, shaking her head, "And what does that mean for me?"

Carson said, "Well, I want to remind you that you are not to leave the castle"

Valine responded, "Nonsense," and then turned to go.

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