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?”

stretching lazily as he

man, why are you sleeping with the door open?”

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

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to come

I’m leaving,” the cleaning lady grumbled. “Don’t report me your door was open,

Grumbling, she shuffled out.

empty space beside him. The woman who’d clung to him all night

She’s slipped away?

the cleaner’s words, he clenched his

that? Where did she

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Lucien jogged five laps around the tree–lined path outside the Graves Manor, his

his pocket. He glanced at

your niece?” Landon’s voice was

urgent.

paused, caught

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Kaia had been too wrapped up in each other to notice

asked. “Are you saying she’s

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

scrutinizing stare, forcing a sheepish grin.

Lucien’s eyes narrowed.

going on?” he asked,

slept with me last night, then snuck out before I woke up. And get this–she blocked

voice dropping to a dangerous low. “Landon, I trusted you as a friend, and you took advantage of my

“Lucien,

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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hung up, his gaze

“You just got back?”

as she edged forward. “I was in a bad

pair–one squirming with

who slept with Landon?” he

brow.

if

voice

He says he’s coming at

jaw dropped, her

had this happened? What was Landon playing at, throwing out all the

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the soft brush of Lucien’s

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