His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 306 Right Place, Right Time

Ella

The dark alcove where the stranger had pulled me offered a deceptive sense of security, but every fiber of my being screamed danger.

Before I could make sense of how I knew this man, his fingers tightened around my wrist, and his other hand came up to rest on my lips, silencing any potential scream. The soft glow from a distant chandelier created a play of light and shadow across his face, emphasizing his intense gaze.

My wolf growled inside of me, a low rumble of warning that vibrated through my core. “Fight,” she whispered, urging me to attack the stranger and make a break for it. I could feel my muscles tensing in preparation, every instinct primed to obey the primal voice inside my head.

But just as I was about to make my move, a hauntingly familiar voice echoed down the corridor, freezing me in my tracks. Harry and his men. They were headed our way.

“…don’t know why you trusted him in the first place,” one of the men sneered.

“That’s why he’s dead now,” came Harry’s voice, dripping with casual malice. The sound of footsteps grew louder, echoing the dread that rose in my chest.

My heart raced as I pressed myself deeper into the shadows of the alcove, the stranger’s hold unyielding. Straining my ears, I picked up more of their conversation.

“This ‘W’ drug is our ticket to the top,” Harry said, the sinister undertones in his voice making me shiver. “That rat had to be dealt with.”

to get the intel to the rival gang? We’ve been

“There are always rats in the shadows. But they’re not as clever as

to a rival gang. The ‘W’ drug, something I had only first heard whispers of that night, was now at the center of a dangerous game, and I had inadvertently stepped

continued confidently, “and when they do, they’ll wish.

Every second felt like an eternity, and all I could think of was the very real danger that loomed nearby. The temptation to bolt was overwhelming, but the

silence enveloped the alcove. I could hear my own ragged breathing, the rapid thudding of my heart threatening to

feeling the faint imprints of his fingers. Turning to face him, I was met with those same intense

air of ruggedness. But it

eyes that bore into mine sent shivers down my spine. They almost seemed to dance with mischief, but there was a depth to them, a guarded story

you?” My voice trembled, echoing the

half-smile, revealing a dimple. “Devon,” he whispered, his gaze never leaving mine. “I thought I recognized you at the party. You’ve got a knack

his words while still grappling with the fear and adrenaline coursing through my veins. “You’re the man from the park, aren’t you? The one who helped me deal with

nodded, but said

man was connected to Harry… and how he had somehow stumbled across me twice now in a row. “I… I didn’t mean to witness…whatever that was. I just needed some fresh

situation. “Lucky for you, I happened to

managed, feeling a hot flush creep up my cheeks as I realized just how close our bodies were

being in the right place at the

of the situation sunk in, I couldn’t help but take a moment

features, framed by a mop of tousled dark hair, seemed to come straight out of a romance

to my room,” I stammered, taking a cautious step

to leave, another shadow appeared around the corner. My pulse spiked again, heart thudding loudly in my ears. But the figure

His voice was thick with relief, but his eyes darted suspiciously between me and Devon. Logan’s broad frame stood protectively in front of me, his gaze narrowed at the man who had just

going on here?” He demanded, the edge to his voice unmistakable. “Logan,” I started,