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."

***

of Griffon's private manor, Preston quickly got out

garden when he was about

who was nearly 6'2" tall got out

toe, with a strong

run down

off his thoughts and walked up to

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

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

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

Then, he walked to the wet bar and grabbed a decanter full

and poured a glass for each of them. He turned and handed one to

brings you

manor. He must have something to tell him, especially

took the tumbler, sniffed, and then

Alpha's expression, which wasn't as grim as before, Preston mustered up the courage to

offend you somehow

actions tonight were completely out of character for

none of your

and probed further. "Is she the

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