Chapter 44

RILEY.

The moment we stepped inside the conference room, I felt Nadia’s emotions bouncing all over the place.

She was terrified of something, but she was putting on a good face, smiling and shaking hands with people who were eager to meet her. But I knew better, something was off. This was more than just nervousness.

I held her back with my palm, hoping my touch would calm her down as I guided her to the seat assigned to us.

The meeting commenced, and although my attention was focused on the people speaking, I was still looking out for Nadia. She was just listening, but her neck was stiff as fuck as if she didn’t want to turn her head in another direction.

I let my eyes wander around the room, and that was when I noticed someone who had been staring at my mate for a long time already.

Benedict Solange.

He was the son of the mayor of the eastern territory.

If I remember correctly, that was the border where I picked up Nadia when her uncle brought her to my territory, and I was