The courtyard was loud. My father stood on the large steps, surrounded by his high-ranking guards. He had an impossibly large grin on his face like a man who had just won a bet.
He didn't bother with me too much; he didn't even look at my face to see if I was hurt.
"There she is!" Garrick shouted, his voice echoing. He raised a hand, signaling the pack to cheer. "The deal is still on! I told you, Caden would not let my investment go to waste!"
I felt a cold shiver run down my spine. The shock made my breath catch in my throat.
My father wasn't surprised to see me. He was simply standing there with a smug, knowing look, as if he had been waiting for this exact moment and knew that I would return.
I looked at the back of Caden’s head. He remained perfectly still, his posture stiff and
