Chapter 209 After the Drunken Night

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Landon’s steady breathing filled the quiet hotel room, his body still lost in the depths of sleep.

His neck, collarbone, and shoulders bore vivid bite marks, stark against his skin.

Alyssa’s heart pounded, a frantic rhythm echoing her panic.

She knew, without a doubt, that if anyone checked, those marks would match her teeth perfectly.

Her mind flashed back to the night before–singing her heart out to a mournful ballad, then impulsively grabbing the drink from Landon’s table and downing it in one go.

Damn it.

That drink was to blame for this mess.

Alyssa gingerly plucked her crumpled dress from the floor. It was a wrinkled disaster, but it was the only thing she had to

wear.

As she eased herself off the bed, her legs trembled beneath her, a silent testament to the intensity of the night before.

She didn’t dare linger. Slipping into the dress, she grabbed her

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heels and tiptoed to the door, barefoot, careful not to make a

sound.

Afraid even the soft click of the door might wake Landon, she left it slightly ajar and bolted.

Out in the hallway, Alyssa ran, her bare feet slapping against the cold floor.

Even as she burst out of the hotel, her heart still raced, fear. nipping at her heels.

That was close.

She’d escaped just in time–with her gone, Landon had no proof of anything. He couldn’t hold her accountable now.

Inside the hotel, a cleaning staff member frowned at the open

door.

“Did the guest check out already?” she muttered, pushing it open gently. “Anyone here?”

lazily as he

why are you sleeping with the door open?” the staff

the sheets over himself. “Get out! I haven’t checked out yet.

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supposed to come

grumbled. “Don’t report me your door was open,

Grumbling, she shuffled out.

him. The woman who’d clung to him

She’s slipped away?

the cleaner’s words, he clenched his jaw, fury

Where

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around the tree–lined path outside the Graves

in his pocket. He glanced at the screen,

niece?” Landon’s voice was

urgent.

paused, caught off

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Kaia had been too wrapped up in each

off?” he asked.

through the front door, trying to sneak past unnoticed. But Lucien caught her

Lucien’s scrutinizing stare, forcing a sheepish grin. “Morning, Uncle

Lucien’s eyes narrowed.

asked, speaking into the

hold back. “Your niece slept with me last night, then snuck out before I woke

low. “Landon, I trusted you as

Landon scoffed. “Lucien, you should

of. I’m covered in scratches and bruises, all courtesy of your niece. But fine, I’ll let it slide. I’ll be there at ten to

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his gaze

“You just got back?”

tentative as she edged forward. “I was in a bad mood yesterday, so I went out for a

quite a pair–one squirming with guilt while the other

who slept with

brow.

if struck by

Her voice faltered,

up his phone. “That was Landon. He says he’s coming at ten

dropped, her mind

had this happened? What was Landon playing

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the soft brush of Lucien’s

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