Adrian’s POV
I watched Isla rise and walk out. The door shut quietly behind her. I listened until I heard her footsteps fade.
I should have summoned a guard to walk her to her chambers. To make sure she didn’t detour or try anything stupid.
For some reason I didn’t have the gut instinct that she would try to escape…tonight anyway. But perhaps that was giving her too much grace.
The nerve of her to suggest she be sent on a mission that could protect our pack. To practically sacrifice herself…well it was a good idea.
I hated admitting that, even to myself. Her life was expendable. Or at least it should be. If anyone else was an enslaved Lycan, I would consider it.
Maybe I needed to clear my bias and mull it over. Tessa went because she needs to prove her dedicatio
