Ranio's POV “Bro, are you okay?” Asher stopped me in the hallway as I was about to attend their banquet. All this while, I had been locked in the battle room, waiting for news. I only left my chamber when I heard of Nortman's arrival. I had no idea about any banquet, nor did I show my interest. The fact that she was suddenly mad at me got me on the edge, thinking about whether something had happened between Nortman and her. “I'm fine. How's Lily?” I asked, raising a brow. “Lord Patrick had returned to his pack with her,” Asher informed me calmly, and I nodded with a smile. “Then, I don't need to attend the banquet after all. I will take my leave.” I said. “You don't look good. Where is Lyra? Why isn't she with you? I thought you allocated her new chamber close to yours?” He bombard

