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."

***

the gate of Griffon's private manor, Preston quickly

was about to enter the villa to

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

with a strong sense of command that

down his

his thoughts and

had gone after Nightshade, but he clamped his mouth shut when

growl, Griffon walked past Preston and headed straight for

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

servant. Then, he walked to

poured a glass for each of them. He turned and

you here?"

manor. He must have something to tell him,

then took a swig. Bourbon. The

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

Palmer offend you somehow

were completely out of

of

remained unfazed and probed further. "Is

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