Eleanor’s POV
I felt his arms before I registered who it was as I returned to my human form. Ash laid in front of me in Xavier’s arms, his fangs bared at me defensively. She clung to her mate, fear in her eyes as she stared at me.
Alexander was whispering calming words into my ear, “It’s going to be okay. You don’t want to hurt Ash. I’m sure there is an explanation. Let her explain herself.”
“You don’t know!” I spat back. “She sold us out! She gave them the stuff. There will be no attack because she gave them the damn items! Everything I’ve done to protect my family’s legacy is gone! The reason my parents are dead is now…” I couldn’t bear to finish the sentence.
“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know,” Ash said quietly.
A look from me silenced her, and I heard Xavier growl. Alexand
