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

garden when he was about to

who was nearly 6'2" tall

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

Preston felt a chill run down

thoughts and walked up

after Nightshade, but he clamped his mouth shut when the Alpha's look shot daggers

rumbling growl, Griffon walked past

who had been waiting some time for him, greeted him with a bow. They'd expected their Alpha to be back much earlier, but they hadn't dared to leave the door for fear of Griffon's wrath should they not be in their

his jacket and tie, handing them to the servant. Then, he walked to the wet

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

you here?" Griffon

the pack manor. He must have something to

then

which wasn't

Palmer offend

actions tonight were completely out of character for

none of your

further. "Is she the

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