Chapter 16 Horseback Riding

[Aimee] I wondered whether the plant I gave Ares was any help to his sleep. However, he was still working until the wee hours. I had gone downstairs several times for a drink of water, and every time, I would catch a glimpse of the light coming from under his door. It made me realize that being a werewolf who wasn’t good at everything wasn’t so bad. At least, I could get a good night’s sleep. By the third time I caught him working late in his study, I couldn’t help but knock on the door. “It’s late, Ares. You should get some rest.” Ares rubbed his eyes in fatigue, and his voice was raspy. “I’ll be done soon. Why aren’t you in bed yet, Aimee?” “I came out for a drink and wanted to check on you since you were still working.” I noticed the map on his desk. I had also seen something similar at my father’s. “Are you reading the map, Ares?” “Yeah. The werewolves in the West have been restless lately.” I had heard about the werewolves in the West. They were violent and self