CHAPTER 455 Why Are You Crying?

　　Aerys 　　"Thank you for what you did for Iris," I told her. She only nodded, ignoring the tears in her eyes.  　　"I think it's getting late now. You all should leave," she said quietly. I frowned. I didn't want to leave yet; I wanted to spend more time with her.  　　"Elizabeth, go home with me," I told her. 　　"To do what? Everyone hates me," she said, pain lacing her words.  　　"I'll tell them the truth; no one will hurt you," I assured her. 　　"I'm not going with you, Aerys," she said solemnly. I glanced at Alec, who only nodded.  　　'She needs time,' he said through the mind link.  　　'We need to go back tomorrow,' I told him. We were hosting the alpha of the New Moon pack and several others.  　　'Then you'll just have to come back next time,' I couldn't leave her here. I wasn't. I was sure once Chuck learned of my connection to her. He wouldn't allow me in his territory on unofficial business.  　　Elizabeth hugged Tonga, Coswell, and Alec and said good night. Then she turned to m