Chapter 237 PIPER I shook myself and went deep into the thick forest with a lot of caution .


    All around , it was silent , only the soft breeze was causing some leaves to rustle along .


    1/2 Well , the sun had gone beyond the horizon , throwing these woods deep in shadow .


    Up ahead , I had caught a glimpse of Alina disappearing .


    She seemed to appear almost as smoke into darkness .


    It wasnt curiosity pulling me deeper ; it was instinct .


    Something just didnt sit right in my brain with the way shed left from tonights festivities .


    Alina had always been this rose bush in my life .


    These quiet stings pointed at keeping me off bnce with each spoken word and each well ced , calcted act .


    Tonight felt no different .


    I watched my step , light as possible , breathing calmly as the faint path cleared its way between the trees alive with crickets humming and the periodic hoot of an owl , yet quiet .


    Then , before me , I saw it , light filtering through the trees .


    I approached it and my heart ran wild in my chest .


    With every step I took , the light grew stronger , and soon I could see that Alina was standing in some small clearing , her back turned to me .


    Chapter 237 I moved closer to him .


    Rowan , you gotta listen to me .


    Alinas been ying you .


    She has been trying to turn you against the pack .


    He frowned and turned to Alina .


    Is this true ? 2/2 Alinas face changes into an image of wounded innocence .


    Of course not , she is trying to twist things , Rowan .


    Shes jealous of what weve built together .


    Jealous ? I said .


    Dont tter yourself , Alina .


    Im trying to protect this pack , something you obviously could care less about .


    Surprised , his fists clenched , Rowan took a scary step forward .


    Knock it off , both of you .


    I dont know who to believe .


    I turned to him ; my voice didnt rise , but firm in tone .


    Rowan , reflect on what has transpired recently , the conflict within our pack , the debates , who was the one personmon to it all ? His eyes darted in Alinas direction .


    Uncertainty weighed .


    heavily upon his face .


    Alina sidled up to his side , her voice low melodious lune Dont let her turn your mind against me , Rowan .


    You know me .


    You know I only want whats best for you .


    A muscle twisted in Rowans jaw and for a moment it almost seemed as though he would rise on her behalf .