chapter28

I stood still for a few seconds, then quietly bent down to pick up the check.

Five years ago, this money was life changing. Five years ago, I'd desperately needed it.

But now, it didn't matter even a little bit.

Calmly, I took a step toward the car and placed the wad of paper on the car seat.

"Alpha Knight, you are too generous, but if I were to take your money, I wouldn't be able to marry Roman with a clear conscience."

***

It wasn't until then that Griffon realized why Taya didn't want a penny from him. It turned out that she had plans to marry a wealthy and powerful man.

As he looked up at her, all doubts in his heart dissipated entirely, leaving him numb.

"I never want to see your face again."

Taya smiled indifferently, and something flitted through her eyes, an emotion or thought he couldn't place. "You won't."

***

manor, Preston quickly got

drove into the garden when he was about to enter the villa

was nearly 6'2" tall got

head to toe, with a strong sense of command that made people

down his spine when he saw

thoughts and

Preston started to ask where Griffon had gone after Nightshade, but he clamped his mouth shut when the Alpha's look shot daggers

low, rumbling growl, Griffon walked past Preston and headed straight

entrance, the servant, who had been waiting some time for him, greeted him with a bow. They'd expected their Alpha to be back much earlier, but they hadn't dared

to the servant. Then, he walked to

two tumblers and poured a glass for each of them. He turned and handed

brings you here?"

manor. He must have something to tell him, especially at

the tumbler, sniffed, and then took a swig. Bourbon. The

down. Seeing the Alpha's expression, which wasn't as grim

Palmer offend

were completely out of character

of

probed further. "Is she the woman

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