Chapter 982:

A playful spark lit Raegan’s eyes as she looked him over. “I’ve seen you before, so what’s with all the disguise? And honestly, that shaven-headed look you wore earlier — it weirdly suited you better.”

Austen gave a gentle laugh but chose to remain silent.

Raegan’s expression shifted as the mood grew heavier. “I’ll speak with the leader directly about your return. Tomorrow, I want you in Otruitho to finish what I left behind.”

“Understood.” Austen nodded once. “But I need a few more days here. There are some loose ends I still have to deal with.”

His eyes narrowed, and though his voice remained even, there was tension beneath the surface — like a storm barely held back.

more person he

the Nelson estate. Crossing the threshold, he was immediately met with muffled voices and laughter drifting from the master

escaped as

walking and headed straight for the

quickly, bowing low in a practiced motion. No one in the house dared to offend Austen, the second son of the Nelson family, known for his cold temper. With the

from the Morgan

That name made Austen pause, his brow

way of getting back at


with disinterest. It seemed some sort of deal had

mild exasperation. “If he’d put even half as

for power. The title of heir meant nothing to him, which was why he’d passed the mantle to Axell without a second thought. But dealing with his older brother wasn’t exactly simple. If it hadn’t been for

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