登入Keira’s POVBy the next ten minutes, 4 shadow guards stood in the living room, awaiting orders from me and Brandon.I recognized Jesse, and the other three also appeared familiar.Several shadow guards were summoned at once by Brandon whose visage was akin to ice.I watched while he questioned them, giving me a chance to listen in on the interrogation.“Who sent the letters?” Brandon asked, voice right with barely concealed rage. “And who was here when they arrived?”The guards each gave their own account.Jesse stepped forward first, “I was the one on duty at the townhouse this morning. The letters were dropped by several people. I was able to trace four of them.”“Then where did the last letter come from?” Brandon growled.I noticed he was furious, and I stepped in.“Brandon,” I softly said, “it might be possible that it was dropped in another way.”“Then it is their responsibility for not keeping the house secure,” Brandon said, but his voice was much less sharper than before. “Che
Keira’s POV “Miss, some letters arrived for you this mornign after you left,” the maid that greeted me at the door of my townhouse carried my luggage and spoke steadily in a respectful tone. “Letters?” i frowned slightly, glancing at the clock; it was already 4pm. “Yes Miss. Shall i bring them for you?” “Sure,” I paused at the doorway to drs morning after you left,” the maid that greeted me at the door of my townhouse carried my luggage and spoke steadily in a respectful tone. “Letters?” I frowned slightly, glancing at the clock. It was already 4pm. Who would send me letters? “Yes miss. Shall I bring them for you?” “Sure,” I replied, waving my hand and drifting over to the kitchen tk get a glass of water. The quiet, calm environment that belonged only to me was incredibly pleasant to be in. But soon I might have to relocate again. Thinking this, I pursed my lips, wiping my mouth after finishing the water. “What are you thinking about?” Brandon appeared at the do
Matthias’ POV Keira didnt stay long after our conversation. She made an excuse about wanting to return to the townhouse and organize her wardrobe, but I could see through her expressions that she was overwhelmed, contemplative and likely needed to be alone. Very briefly, I pondered if she regretted getting involved with this matter, but it would not change anything anymore. The die was cast and she had become entwined with me, and I with her. My eyes flickered to the clock. Nearly an hour had passed. Surprising. The time had passed quickly, but with her I had barely noticed the seconds. The report I waited for from Kael came by 5pm. Between that time I had already cleared the small pile of paperwork on my desk. His entry was quiet, almost unnoticed. “Any news?” I asked without waiting for him to speak. Kael moved to the pitcher of water, pouring a fresh glass. “I have determined Daniel Croft is not involved,” he said. My brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed. “V
Keira’s POV Hearing that single word set my heart racing. “M-Me?” My voice took on a disbelieving tone. “I have to admit,” Matthias spoke, his tone just as monotone and contained as it had been when he had explained the entire story of the surrogate. My throat tightened as I saw his gaze towards me take on a more assessing gaze, the cold, precise way a professional used to read others acted with a puzzle they wanted to solve. “My intentions for getting closer to you were not originally purely to get an heir from you.” I waited, because what else could I do? Deep down, my wolf was simultaneously excited and anxious. ‘Should we run? Is this going to put us in danger?’ my wolf continued to rant in my head through the mindlink and my fingers curled in on themselves, forming loosely held fists. Perhaps it was the way Matthias looked at me, or the intimidating aura he gave off throughout, and when it was focused on me, it felt like he wanted me dead. I swallowed. “What I ha
Matthias’ POV The subject of Reyna was a sore topic for me. It wasn’t because I really cared about her, but that I had lost an opportunity to gain an heir was not a small matter. “A few months ago,” Keira replied. Keira sat stiffly on the chair, looking like she was receiving the briefing of a meeting instead of the relaxed way she had been when I had left. A part of me regretted having to tell her this. But information was power and she needed to know what she was dealing with. So I spoke, and while I did I fell back into the memories of the last couple of months. I hadn’t publicized my desire for an heir in any way. In fact, even those closest to me didn't know and only the shadow guards knew about it. My intentions had always been to keep things quiet until the child was born, pay off the woman and make it appear as though I had a child born out of wedlock. It wasn't exactly a scandal no one had seen before. But using a surrogate? That was indeed still difficult to
Keira’s POV Matthias’ exit made me sigh. I was already used to this, but it was obvious that he was also annoyed by the interruption. He was becoming easy to read, the slight furrow of his brows had given it away. The dishes were already mostly finished, and I had lost my desire to eat any more. Pursing my lips, I rose to call a maid to take the dishes away, when I did I noticed the hallway was empty. So, Matthias had likely gone somewhere else to handle matters. Thinking of the work that always seemed to multiply in my hands, I understood he was not simply playing at being busy. Being the Alpha was not merely about being the strongest warrior, it took charisma, leadership capabilities and much more. The maid finally entered with a trolley to remove the dishes, and by that time I was already casting glances around the study. This was the first time I was left alone in Matthias'study. I felt a little unnerved. Would it be a bad idea if I just… looked around a little bi
Keira’s POVMy mouth fell open.I would have continued gaping at Matthias if I had not heard his voice thick with amusement.“Is that so shocking to you?”“Of course!” My voice turned high pitched at the end and only then did I realize I had been reacting strongly.I shut my mouth with an audible
Matthias’ POVThe glass in my hand held some condensation, and I discreetly wiped my hand with a napkin as I dropped the half-full glass on the small coffee table beside her.I watched Keira blink.“Yes,” My tone was not pleased.She sensed it, and her eyes flickered to me, before looking around.“
Keira’s POVI stifled a yawn, feeling my stomach growl as I leaned back and sighed, watching everyone break after the meeting ended.“Here,” Brandon handed me a thermos which I took.The warmth from the thermos seeped into my palm, the scent of something chocolaty making my hunger soar.“Thanks,” I
Matthias’ POVThe traffic was not enough for me to concern myself with whether they would notice my maneuvering or not.Thank the Goddess I did not head straight to the private clinic.Since they wanted to try tailing me, I would show them the consequences of that. I began to chart, in my mind, a n







