Chapter 64: Midnight Encounters

Chapter 64: Midnight Encounters

(Elena’s POV)

The night was deep, the warm yellow indoor light cast a misty glow on the glass, blending with the cold tones of the street scene, as if filtered through moonlight. After a satisfying dinner, I called the server to settle the bill..

The waiter approached with the check, and I handed over my card without hesitation. Nathan had been generous with his time and company tonight, and I was determined to keep my promise about paying.

As the bill was se

ttled, Nathan Sterling leaned back in his chair with his fingers interlaced and resting on his chin. He smiled playfully at me.

“You finally treated me back,” he remarked with obvious amusement.

I smiled, feeling genuinely content for the first time in weeks. “I told you I would keep my word.”

The evening had been exactly what I needed – light conversation, good food, and the company who didn’t make me feel like I was walking on eggshells.

of someone

As we exited the Crimson Rose Tavern, Nathan gallantly opened the door for me. The cool night air hit my face, refreshing after the warmth inside.

“Thank you,” I said, appreciating his thoughtful gesture.

He inquired about my car’s location, and I replied that I had parked it ahead on Shadowpeak Descent due to

the lack of parking spaces near the restaurant.

“The streets were completely packed when I arrived,” I explained.

Nathan offered to accompany me, his protective instincts showing. “I’ll walk you to your car. It’s late.”

As I turned to respond, a motorcycle suddenly sped towards us from the darkness. The engine roared loudly.

and the headlight blinded me momentarily.

Nathan swiftly pulled me toward him, and I collided into his embrace, narrowly avoiding the motorcycle. My

heart hammered against my ribs from the shock.

“Be careful,” Nathan said, his arms steadying me.

I crashed into Nathan’s arms unexpectedly, feeling the solid warmth of his chest against my cheek. For a moment, time seemed suspended as the motorcycle’s engine faded into the distance.

Once the motorcycle had passed, Nathan asked if I was alright. His hands remained on my shoulders,

checking for any signs of injury.

I was still shaken but grateful for his quick reflexes. “I’m fine, just startled. Thank you for pulling me out of

the way.”

My voice trembled slightly from the adrenaline rush. Without Nathan’s intervention, I could have been

seriously hurt.

Nathan glanced in the direction the motorcycle had vanished, his expression darkening with disapproval.

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people are so reckless these days. They could have killed

my bag, trying to regain my composure after the near miss. “I’m almost at my car

head firmly. “I insist on watching you leave to ensure your safety. After what just happened, I’m not

had been so long since someone had shown such genuine care

were still slightly unsteady. Through the windshield, I gave

from sight before looking down at a message on his phone. Even from a distance, I could see his expression change as

the evening. Nathan’s company had been a welcome respite from the constant

came crashing back. I would have to face Marcus again, and the complicated web

door of the Alpha’s Private

Alpha’s Private Bath Chamber.

wearing a bath towel wrapped around his waist. Water droplets clung

hair

his presence and his state of undress. “You… are you

came out more surprised than I intended. I

his damp hair, his golden eyes meeting mine with amusement. “If I’m

would

that always set my teeth on edge, I averted my

heat rise in my

Guest Suite,” I said

asked where the hairdryer

the shelf,” I

pressed, and I could hear the slight confusion in his

turned back to look at him, puzzled by his question. “Don’t you

know where basic items were kept

before then?” I

he

never used the hairdryer. I realized he had probably never even

I went to the Moonhaven Wardrobe Chamber and retrieved the hairdryer from

automatic, born from years of familiarity with this

him, our fingers brushing briefly as he took it.

said, pulling my hand

my heart beating faster than

rang insistently. Legal

discuss something urgent,”

sat up straight in bed, suddenly

your mating with Marcus is a secret, being caught in an

I reached for my laptop. I quickly checked the trending topics, finding a photo of Nathan pulling me into his

was captioned “#Young Master Sterling’s Rumored Mate Revealed#“. The photo had been taken at the exact moment

to calm down. The photo

with Nathan

describing

advocate acknowledged my explanation but stressed the power of public opinion. “I understand the circumstances,

bond severance settlement.”

advice and hung up, contemplating the situation with growing

have been worse.

to the scandal. She would undoubtedly have strong opinions about her son’s mate being photographed with

itself, I was indifferent to the financial outcome. I was willing to leave

nothing if necessary.

Moonhaven Estate’s house was to provide for David and repay the Blackthorne family’s kindness in

to the Moonhaven Estate Great Hall, I

me.

while casually eating his breakfast. His voice was low and authoritative as he

he hung up the phone and set it aside. Catherine Hayes walked out of the kitchen with a plate. of fresh fruit, her movements

and sat down across from Marcus. The silence between us

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tension.

spoke for several long moments. Marcus leaned back in his chair and loosened his collar, his golden eyes studying

search, he said finally, his voice

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