“Where is Ashleigh?” Axel asked, looking around for his sister.
“She left early this morning to help Bell with Renee,” Corrine replied.
“Really?” Axel asked. “Couldn’t that have waited? I mean Granger–”
“Axel, he isn’t leaving the pack or going to another country,” Corrine sighed. “It’s just the southern territories. Only two hour’s drive, less on paw.”
“Still, shouldn’t she be here to say goodbye?”
“You worry too much. I’m sure Ashleigh and Granger have already said their goodbyes. And likely will be in constant contact anyway,” Corrine said with a smile to Granger.
Granger returned the smile, though he was viciously tearing her face off inside.
She meant it when she said there would be no contact between Ashleigh and him. He hadn’t been able to see her in the past twenty-four hours, much less try to get her back on his side.
