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.”

eyes secretly. Great, now everyone must know about her embarrassing ordeal of being kidnapped by

open kitchen, his eyes unblinkingly fixed on Matthew’s hands as they gripped Xanthea’s shoulders,

servants who had failed

they’re cooked by Orion himself. I’ve been his friend for years and never had the pleasure of trying his homemade dishes. You’re in for

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

It really was him!

said, Xan really

matter what had happened between them, after his heated accusations against Orion over the phone last night

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

car.”

to speak, Leonard interjected, “Xan, you wouldn’t deny 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

shocked, “The Sylvan

Collection. Losing one piece didn’t just