Chapter 186 - The Ambush

Laura stopped in her stead, her eyes trying to catch the words written on the letter instead. The handwriting was hazardous and she couldn't figure out much from here.

She needed to have that letter in her hand; she needed to know how much the stupid dog had betrayed them.

How far she had been able to go before she had combust into flames and—

Wait… dead?

Did he just say that the fur creature was dead?

“She is dead?” Laura asked. “What happened?” She tried to push worry into her voice, trying to hide the slight relief she felt as she tried to observe her brother’s behavior.

Was he seeing her as an enemy right now?

Did he know?

“Take it.” He handed the letter to her. “She said there are enemies in my castle. Find them for me. You are the only one I trust here. You are my only family.” He brushed a hand over her hair. “You are all I have left.”

With that said, he turned away and left her in the hallway.

Laura blinked.

She had expected many things, but not that.