Chapter 23

Of course she knew why he kept on coming back to the house, more than required.

She saw the look he gave her the first time they met. She didn't know how to take it considering the fact that he is her husband's cousin and obviously, nothing can happen between them.

But she was also afraid for him and silently hoped he wouldn't do anything foolish by acting on his feelings.

Xavier will behead him and won't even think twice.

No matter how calm and collected her husband looked, she knew exactly what he was capable of. He is a monster, waiting to be unleashed.

All he needs is a trigger, and he will turn into a beast.

But she liked their unlikely friendship. In just the matter of two weeks, they became awfully close.

“My throat is dry. Don't you think I deserve a reward for all the stories I've told you so far?" Chase smiled at her.

Jade sat beside him on the leather couch, their arms touching.

“I would have asked my excuse of a maid to get you something but she might just end up d