The Heir's Secret Bride

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Back in the car, Maeve thought Byron would say something, but he just gave her a quick glance before focusing back on the road.

She couldn't quite figure out what that look meant, and the silence between them felt awkward.

When they got to the apartment, Byron pulled her into the room across the hall. Once inside, he grabbed her arm and lifted her onto the cabinet near the door. They were now eye level. Maeve tried to get down, but his solid frame blocked her, making it impossible to move.

"What are you doing?" she asked, frowning.

"Don't you have something to tell me?" Byron's voice was deep.

Maeve pressed her lips together. What are you talking about?"

"You think I didn't notice what happened today? His gaze never left her. "I've been waiting for you to come clean the whole drive back

It was clear she had no intention of saying anything.

for an answer. She looked down, staying quiet On one hand, she promised Jaylen she wouldn't say anything. Breaking that wasn't an

would blame her for suggesting they separate so easily. Still, thinking about Byron with Serena at the party earlier left her feeling

on, Byron's expression grew colder,

going to tell me?" His voice was sharp. "Maeve I've given you

them"

had left the door open for her to step closer, but she chose

step.

Jaylen because he only had six months to live. That

held more space in her

at Byron's lips. He slowly released her wrist and turned

darkened, and his eyes felt like

his waist tightly, holding him there. Byron froze. Maeve pressed her cheek against his back, her voice shaky but determined. "I made a promise to him, I can't go back on that. But... I'll make it

for his reaction, she moved in front of

red, but she pushed through the embarrassment, meeting his stunned gaze. "You're not