My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 155

“Your phone blew up or something! I was so worried about you; I had people track your phone’s IP all night. It ended up showing you were at the Marlowe Manor in Everglade!

I drove seven hours straight to get here, and on the way, I’ve imagined all the terrible things that might’ve happened to you. Seeing you safe and sound now, I’m just so relieved, Xan. From now on, please let me know where you’re going, okay? Don’t make me worry again.”

Matthew’s voice cracked with emotion, and he reached out to hug her, but Xanthea stopped him with a hand, “Uh, Matt, there are people around.”

“Oh,

Fight, I got a bit carried away! So, Xan, let’s head back to Crestwood. Your folks are waiting for you at home; they’re worried sick!”

“What? You told my parents?”

“Yeah, I was freaking out last night; I called everyone I could think of.”

secretly. Great, now everyone must know about her embarrassing ordeal

eyes unblinkingly fixed on Matthew’s hands

at the servants who had failed to stop Matthew,

plenty, and they’re cooked by Orion himself. I’ve been his friend for years and never had

the mention of Orion’s name, Matthew swiftly turned around, his

It really was him! He was

had said, Xan really did come with

over the phone last night and his impulsive intrusion into the Marlowe Manor today, Xan

food on the way here, all your favorites. Let’s head back before they get cold in

car.”

me this small courtesy, would you? Even if you won’t do it for me, do it for the Sylvan Fox. Your vomit.spilled all over it last night when you were drunk, and on the way back, the silk got snagged.

Xanthea was shocked,

of Matilda’s creations, part of the Forest Twelve Spirits Collection. Losing one piece didn’t just