The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 458

Chapter 458

She wondered if it was possible to sneak out and see him now.

Byron, be honest with me." Maeve snapped out of her thoughts and asked him with a straight face, "Are you saying that because you want to trick me into coming out?"

Byron was quiet for a moment, then answered, "Haven't seen you for a few days, and you've gotten smarter."

Maeve couldn't help but laugh a little. She knew it. Good thing she wasn't easy to fool, or she might've fallen for it.

She shuddered, remembering what he had said the other day, "you want to die, you can only die in my bed."

He almost got her again. Maeve gritted her teeth. "Keep trying. I won't fall for it, so what are you going to do then?"

"There is no rush," Byron replied casually. "You can't hide forever right?"

Maeve froze for a second, then quickly hung up, scared that if she waited even a second longer, he would drag her to the other side.

When Maeve and the kids walked into the dining room the next day, they saw a

But it seemed like she couldn't avoid him good-looking man sitting next to the Queen.

an

Their eyes met for a brief moment, and he raised eyebrow slightly. He gave her a faint smile and then went back to talking to the Queen.

Maeve felt goosebumps on her neck. The look he gave her felt too deep, as if he was trying to say something.

And why the heck was he here so early?' she wondered.

The two of them only shared a glance for a couple of seconds, but Tom saw it all.

He had been eyeing Byron carefully, looking at him with the kind of scrutiny only a man could give to his future son-in-law. But Tom had to admit, this guy was impressive. More than enough for his precious niece. Still, he wasn't happy. His niece had finally found her some outsider before she could even settle in.

way

it looked like she was about to be

be happy about that. So, during the breakfast, Tom, who was always big on following the rules, kept staring

the two little ones walked in that Tom's expression immediately changed. He

letting him know she slept fine. Will and Theo, though, had been running around with Loren all

but

make a move

and smiled. "Maeve, Mr. McDaniel is your guest today. You

clear the Queen knew everything. Maeve shot a quick, annoyed look at Byron, who seemed totally

and women have their limits. It's more

Chapter 458

have alone moment with

picking up on his protective vibe, siniled and said, let the young ones handle it. Why are

fashioned, lomt

to himself. Great, haven't even had my coffee,

he wasn't going to make it easy either. After all, the

in the end, he had

McDaniel We'll show him how

just shook her head, amused.

"Got it."

over things, Maeve didn't have to worry about Byron causing any trouble. She was able to relax and finish her breakfast without a hitch. Tom led them through the palace, pointing out important rooms and landmarks. Since they would be staying for a while, he thought it was good for

deciding not to burst her uncle's bubble. Even though she'd be heading back

through the tour,

up

and called Tom

away for

urgent business.

anything with Maeve. Feeling

Maeve felt the shift. Byron's gaze was unmistakable, heavy and deliberate,

the palace, surrounded by people. Whatever Byron wanted to say, or do, would have to

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