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."

***

gate of Griffon's private manor, Preston quickly got out of

into the garden when he was

nearly 6'2" tall got out of the

a strong sense of command that made people dare

a chill run down his spine when he

thoughts and walked up

ask where Griffon had gone after Nightshade, but he clamped his mouth shut

past Preston and headed

their Alpha to be back much earlier, but they hadn't dared to leave the door for fear of Griffon's wrath should they

his jacket and tie, handing them to the servant. Then, he walked to the wet bar and grabbed a decanter full of caramel-colored

casually picked up two tumblers and poured a glass for each of

brings you here?" Griffon

must have something to tell him, especially at such a late

and then took

which wasn't as grim as before,

Palmer offend you somehow before

were completely out of character for

of your

probed further. "Is she the

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