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."

***

Griffon's private manor, Preston

was about to enter

was nearly 6'2" tall got out of the

a

run down his spine when

shook off his thoughts and

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

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

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

to the servant. Then, he walked to the wet bar and grabbed a

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

you here?" Griffon

came to the pack manor. He must have something to tell him, especially at such a

then took a swig. Bourbon. The good

expression, which wasn't as grim as

Palmer offend you somehow before

tonight were completely out of character for

of

unfazed and probed further.

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