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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reckless these days. They could have

the near miss. “I’m almost

leave to ensure your safety. After what just happened, I’m not

so long since someone had

reached my car and got in, starting the engine with hands that were still slightly

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

back to Moonhaven Estate gave me time to process the evening. Nathan’s company had been a welcome respite

as I approached the familiar gates, reality came crashing back. I would have to face

of the Alpha’s Private Chamber, only to find Marcus emerging from

Alpha’s Private Bath Chamber.

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

hair was damp from

presence and his state of undress. “You… are

out more surprised than I intended. I had assumed he would be out

his fingers through his damp hair, his golden eyes

would

of mockery that always set my teeth on

torso, feeling heat rise

go to the Shadow Wing Guest Suite,” I said quickly, turning toward

asked where the hairdryer was, his

shelf,” I replied without

shelf?” he pressed, and I could hear

to look at him, puzzled

strange that he wouldn’t know where basic items were kept in his own

it before then?” I asked, genuinely

dry,” he

all our years together, Marcus had never used the hairdryer. I realized he had probably never

thinking, I went to the Moonhaven Wardrobe Chamber

movements were automatic, born from

fingers brushing briefly as he took it. The contact sent an

I said, pulling my hand

another word, my heart beating

morning, before I was fully awake, my phone rang insistently. Legal

urgent,” Barnes said without preamble. “It’s about

straight in bed, suddenly wide

voice was tense with concern. “You’re trending on the internet. Although your mating with Marcus is

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

been taken at the exact moment Nathan had saved me from the

forced myself to calm down. The photo was

with Nathan isn’t like

describing the near–accident and Nathan’s protective

legal advocate acknowledged my explanation but stressed the power of public opinion. “I understand the circumstances, but perception matters in these cases. You need to

bond severance settlement.”

his advice and hung up, contemplating the situation with growing dread.

have been worse.

She would undoubtedly have strong opinions about her son’s mate

was indifferent to the

nothing if necessary.

was to provide

up, I walked to the Moonhaven Estate Great Hall, I

me.

dining table, talking on the phone while casually eating his breakfast. His voice was low and

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

sat down across from

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tension.

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

trending search, he said finally, his voice matter–of–fact. “I have

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