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

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

and the two little ones walked in that Tom's expression immediately changed. He gave them a soft, casual

had been running around with Loren all night, so they looked a little

noticed Byron was there too, but

make a move to

is your guest today.

tone in her voice, and it was clear the Queen knew everything. Maeve

women have

Chapter 458

let Byron have alone moment with

protective vibe, siniled and said, let the young ones handle it. Why are you

fashioned, lomt

my coffee, and how my

to make it easy either. After all, the easier something came, the less value

the end, he had to listen

entertain Mr. McDaniel We'll show

shook her head, amused.

"Got it."

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

nose, deciding not to burst her uncle's bubble. Even

the

up

and called Tom

away for

urgent business.

wouldn't try anything with Maeve. Feeling assured, he left to deal with

her uncle disappeared, Maeve felt the shift. Byron's gaze was unmistakable, heavy and deliberate, drilling into her back. She didn't need to

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

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