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."

***

private manor, Preston quickly

drove into the garden when he was about to enter the

man who was nearly 6'2" tall got out of the

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

run down his spine when he saw

off his thoughts and

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

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

Alpha to be back much earlier, but they hadn't dared to leave the door for fear

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

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

you here?"

to the pack manor. He must have something to tell

sniffed, and then took a

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

Ms. Palmer offend you

actions tonight were completely out of character for

of your

further. "Is she the woman you

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