ALDRIC
That made sense. Elara knew better than to disturb my things when I wasn't here. But still. One lock instead of two? That didn't make sense. But perhaps I was just reading much into it.
Starving my brother longer than expected was something that did linger on my mind. I was worried that his hunger would have taken him out. Though wolves had definitely survived worse in hard times. But these weren't hard times.
"Okay then." I waved my hand. "You can go."
The sentinel hesitated. Just for a moment. Like he could sense something was off.
"I can stay here if you think something might be missing." His voice was careful. "I assure you though, Alpha Aldric, that no one was allowed to enter that room."
I forced a smile and relaxed my shoulders. There it was again... That pride in their simple ability. I let the tension drain out of my posture.
