After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 198

As Daria disappeared into the kitchen, likely to check on the preparations, Narik stayed behind, lingering awkwardly in the doorway.

His eyes were sharp, watching me as if searching for answers I wasn't ready to give.

Finally, he spoke. "There's something on your mind."

I looked up at him, my hands pausing over the papers in front of me.

Narik had always been perceptive, and there was no point in hiding what was already starting to unravel.

hat's your plan, Elizabeth?" Narik asked, his voice low but direct. "I heard rumors... something about a Karnata passport?"

I froze for a brief second.

There was no way around it now.

I set the papers down and met his gaze.

"Yes," I admitted, my voice softer than intended. "I've applied for a Karnata passport. Orlando-he's asked me to join him in Karnata country for a new opportunity. I'm planning to go." Narik's brows furrowed in surprise, and for a moment, he seemed at a loss for words.

"But Leo-he can't go to Karnata.... You know that."

"I know," I replied, my voice growing even quieter.

The weight of my decision hung between us, heavy and undeniable. "He won't go."

There was a long pause. Narik crossed his arms, as if shielding himself from the sudden chill in the room.

Leo know about

had a sharp eye for

expression, and he

brief

gave me a piece of advice that I

should talk to Leo about this," Narik said, his tone firm but gentle. "He's bound to find out, and it's better coming from you than someone

knew he was

planning to travel to Karnata and get a passport, it wouldn't be long before Leo figured it out too. Leo was always

"I know," I said,

received a phone

as always, had a calm

said, sounding relieved. "And we will wrap everything up, and will lead wolves to our

pride for him. "That's great, Leo. I'm

continue, he added. "I'll be coming

Chapter 198

had asked me to take a trip to Karnata, I felt a wave of anxiety rising in my chest. How

actually planning a trip to Karnata around that time," I blurted

on the other end of

voice was laced with surprise. "What's in Karnata

going to meet

an explanation that wouldn't sound

and I didn't want to arouse any

check the itinerary. If it's not too busy, I'll come with you.

almost too fast. "I'll be back after I finish what I'm... busy with. You've just wrapped up everything and probably still

respond immediately, and the silence

he could sense the unease in

to steady my breathing, hoping he wouldn't