Chapter 278 Warning Signs

Ella

I arrived home that night, the weight of the evening still heavy on my shoulders. The glittering chandeliers, the fancy gowns, the laughter and chatter of the party all seemed like a distant dream as I stood in my dimly lit apartment, still wearing my beautiful white dress.

The words Logan had spoken to me on the drive home lingered in my mind, a soothing balm to the chaos of emotions I felt. His promise that no one would get hurt, the determination in his eyes, it somehow made me feel a little better. But could I really trust him?

I unzipped my beautiful white dress and let it fall to the floor, my reflection in the mirror looking pale and lost.

Logan was a part of a world I knew nothing about, a world that seemed both thrilling and terrifying. What would my parents think if they ever found out? What would they say if they knew I was pretending to be involved with a Mafia boss?

I shuddered at the thought, realizing with a sickening feeling that I could never tell them the truth. I was alone in this, completely and utterly alone. Even my wolf wouldn’t talk to me after our last conversation.

I made my way to work, my heart heavy with dread. The moment I walked through the doors, I could feel the eyes on me, the whispers and glances following

day. He had his arm around my shoulders…

to intimidate Mr. Henderson into giving me my old job back? Because that was true, to a certain extent. I didn’t ask

a colleague, Sarah, who greeted me with a knowing smirk. “So, Ella,” she said,

um… I’m glad that Mr. Henderson agreed to give me a second chance here. I didn’t expect him to be so willing when I asked him if

growing on her face. “Sure. By the way, is it true that you’re from that ‘Morgan’ family? And that you’re dating a

her, my heart pounding in my chest. How did everyone know? Was my private

Sarah,” I said, my voice as cold as I could make it. “I don’t see why

of the mug. “Oh, Ella, you always were so secretive. But you

rising slightly. “You don’t know anything about me or my relationship with… anyone. So maybe you should just keep your opinions

something I couldn’t quite place. Pity? Understanding? I watched as

she said. “You come from affluence. You’re not like those

hit me like a slap in the face. Was that really what she thought

come up with a response, she left. I watched her walk away, a cold feeling settling in my stomach. Was she right? Was I just playing with fire, too blind to see the danger

the ones who had

spinning, my heart aching with guilt. What had I gotten myself into? What had I done? Was I really

my face in my hands, tears welling in my eyes. The reality of my situation was starting to sink in, and I felt overwhelmed, lost, and utterly alone. A pawn in a game that I stupidly

night and called an Uber. Maybe then I

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