Kayla's POVNathan immediately released me, his face showing surprise. "What are you doing here?""Isn't that the question I should be asking?" I brushed the dust off my clothes, a hint of annoyance in my tone. "You nearly scared me to death!""Sorry, Kayla." Nathan gave me an apologetic smile. "I thought it was... Anyway, Kayla, you haven't answered my question. Didn't you tell me before that you were planning to move with Daisy? Where are you living now?""Well, at a friend's place." I still remembered the tension between Nathan and Harrison, so I evaded the question with a vague response."What about you, Nathan? You disappeared for so long. What happened?""It's a long story."In the darkness, I heard Nathan sigh deeply. Just when I thought he might change the subject, I heard his voice again, this time filled with determination and openness."You already know, don't you?"I immediately realized what Nathan was referring to, but I remained silent and didn't answer.When I didn't r
Kayla's POVDespite Rick's efforts to maximize the speed on the return journey, when we finally arrived at The Dark Night Pack, Harrison was already seated on the sofa in the living room, casting questioning glances at me as I hurriedly entered the villa."Where did you go?"I looked into Harrison's eyes, unable to discern any emotion, and earnestly replied, "Westminster's villa."To prevent Harrison from further inquiries, I explained, "Last time, Daisy and I left the villa in such a hurry that we forgot many things, so I asked Rick to drive me back for a quick trip..."However, my explanation did not dispel Harrison's suspicions.He calmly listened to my explanation, then set down his glass and casually glanced at me."What's so important?""Well..."As I observed the wariness in Harrison's eyes, I realized he would never easily allow me to gloss over matters concerning Nathan. At the same time, I had also promised Nathan not to reveal his and The Blue Blood Pack's secrets to anyone
Kayla's POVAlthough the passing servants, upon seeing Harrison and me nestled in his embrace, instinctively lowered their heads, I still blushed uncontrollably. I kept praying for this journey to the bedroom to be shorter."Here we are."As if hearing my thoughts, the next second, Harrison's voice, filled with a playful tone, echoed in my ears.Harrison carried me into his bedroom, and within a split second of turning around, he kicked the bedroom door closed with his foot.Observing my flushed face, Harrison teased, "You look like you're about to catch fire, sweetheart."I shot Harrison a glare. "And whose fault is that?""Okay, my bad."Harrison chuckled lightly, making a surrendering gesture. "I have an idea that might help you.""What... Ah!"Unexpectedly, Harrison lifted me again. But this time, he strode purposefully toward the direction of the bathroom."What are you trying to do... Harrison!"Before I could react, Harrison placed me into the bathtub, and then he turned on the
Harrison's POV"I heard from my grandfather that you took Kayla to my family a few days ago. Why didn't you let me know in advance?"Peter's voice preceded his figure as he entered my study, moving faster than his shadow.I looked up, watching Peter, dressed in a refined and elegant suit, stride into my room. Clearly, he had rushed over from some social event immediately upon receiving my call."Did you happen to run into that b.astard Donald? He didn't do anything out of line, did he?"At the mention of Donald, Peter's face still wore that contemptuous expression, as if merely uttering the name had tainted his noble lips."I came to visit your grandfather Michael, so I didn't tell you. As for Donald Rufus, well."Although Michael, being my elder in terms of age, deserved a more respectful address, it was normal for me, as an Alpha, to refer to him by name. As for Donald Rufus, I snorted, expressing my attitude toward him with a disdainful sound."Visit him? Isn't that quite sudden?"
Nathan's POV"I have reminded you many times, Elizabeth."Watching the woman sitting across from me with a proud expression, my tone couldn't help but lower."When you go out, remember to dress more casually to avoid arousing suspicion.""Oh, you mean, dress more like a commoner so that I can better conceal my identity, right?"Elizabeth took off her sunglasses, casting a disdainful glance at me."I'm sorry, as a member of The Blue Blood Pack, I am destined to be distinguished from those commoners. Changing my attire won't easily achieve that.""But you..."Before I could finish my sentence, Elizabeth interrupted me, showing impatience in her face."Did you call me here today because my Alpha has new orders?"I stared into Elizabeth's eyes. There was no warmth in her gaze, as if I were just another commoner in her eyes."No, Elizabeth."I responded with a sardonic smile. "Your Alpha has no new instructions. I called you here to inquire about the progress of your mission. Tell me, Eliz
Harrison's POV"Are you telling me that even though I gave you a full ten days, you still can't find any useful information about the surname Targary?"The voice, laden with anger, echoed in the office on the top floor of the Morris Group building. A group of men in black remained silent, heads bowed, small beads of sweat forming on their foreheads."Alpha, we've done our best to investigate this name, even returning to the waiter's home to check his diary..." Rick, the leader, spoke under immense pressure. "But in his diary, there's only an account of Mr. Targary leaves the hotel and generously tips him two hundred dollars. Apart from that, we can't find any information about this strange surname, as if, as if..."I squinted my eyes, shooting Rick a sharp look. "As if what?!""As if this Mr. Targary appeared out of thin air. We..." Rick hesitated."Shut up!" I abruptly threw a glass from my desk. A loud shattering echoed in the room, mirroring the frustration and anger I couldn't ven
Amber's POV"I don't understand! Father!"I stared at my father's indifferent gaze, momentarily thinking there was something wrong with my ears."It was you who told me that once I agreed to marry Peter, it meant the alliance between the Rufus and Newberry families! But now, you refuse to help Peter? I don't understand!""Sit down, Amber."My father patted my shoulder, trying to keep me calm. "Don't forget, you're carrying a child.""I haven't forgotten, Father."I stared intensely into my father's eyes, which showed no sign of emotion. I raised my voice."Obviously, the one who has forgotten is you! Just now, you rejected assistance to the father of my baby!""That's enough, Amber!"Father slammed his hand on the table, shooting me an angry look."How many times do I have to tell you, Amber? The alliance between the Newberry and Rufus families is a friendship encompassing the entire Rufus family, not just Peter Rufus! If today's conflict between Peter and Donald remains a simple inhe
Amber's POVAfter concluding the meeting with my father, I returned to my room with a heart full of grief and indignation. The bedroom seemed meticulously preserved, almost unchanged from before I got married. Unfortunately, at that moment, I could no longer find the naive and innocent self from the past.Sitting on the bed, I wept silently while packing my belongings.Suddenly, my phone, placed nearby, rang—it was a call from Peter."Amber? Are you okay?"Peter's caring words instantly comforted my sorrow. Though he couldn't see my face at that moment, I rallied, wiped away the tears from my cheeks, and forced a smile as I responded on the phone, "I'm fine, Peter. You don't need to worry about me."Peter sighed in relief, evidently unaware of any clues, "That's good."Then, Peter's tone became serious, "I have something important to tell you, Amber."I sensed gravity in Peter's voice, and my heart subconsciously tensed, "Has something happened?""No, no, no, Amber," Peter hurriedly e