Chapter 80

Ari

As Ulric and I prepared to leave Skagi for the capital, urgency gripped us. We both wanted to meet Maddie as soon as possible. Time was of the essence for our mission to save Jaxon.

“Let’s go, Ari. There’s no time to waste. I’ll handle the sudden meeting with the Jarl’s wife. I’m Kristoff’s brother, so meeting Maddie will not be suspicious and can be seen as normal,” Ulric urged.

I agreed, and we rushed out of the door. But to our surprise, Jaxon was about to enter.

“Oh guys, how have you been?” Jaxon asked, eyeing our belongings with curiosity. “Are you going somewhere, Ulric? Why didn't you inform me?”

Ulric was caught off guard by Jaxon’s sudden visit. “There’s no place to go aside from the capital.”

“Really? What’s the reason behind the visit?” Jaxon inquired.

Ulric didn’t know what to say, and heaved a sigh, smiling awkwardly. Luckily, I was quick to think.

“To the omega quarters of the Alpha mansion, Delta Jaxon,” I interjected.

I never uttered a word about my people from th