Chapter 43/-Tediora-/Rhys eventually left Zeke and I to go somewhere. I packed all the bags into the car and shut the door. “Alpha Zeke, I'm done,” I informed him since he was so engrossed in his book. He looked up and my stomach chose that moment to growl. I didn't have breakfast this morning and it was already 4pm, meaning I missed lunch too. Zeke said nothing and got in the car. I hoped we could get to the dorm sooner so I could get something to eat but surprisingly, Zeke pulled over at a restaurant. My stomach grumbled in joy even when I tried not to look too excited. I mean, who knows what he will do? He has always acted cold towards me anyways. Zeke didn’t say a word as he stepped out of the car, leaving the engine running. I hesitated, unsure if I was supposed to follow. But when he opened the door on my side and arched a brow in that usual annoyed way of his, I scrambled out quickly.The restaurant was an upscale place,nothing too extravagant, but definitely not somewher
Chapter 42Fittings and Banter/-Tediora-/Rhys' eyes didn't leave me as the tailors took my measurements. I knew he was itching to say something. Something that would most likely embarrass the hell out of me. I couldn't tell what he was thinking but I hoped he would keep it to himself. “You know Alvin is quite a baggies,” Rhys started and my brows furoriwed. My eyes were preparing the hardest glare to throw at him, depending on his next statement.The red-haired devil leaned back in his seat, arms behind his head. Lips curling info that dangerous smile. “I'm afraid you might not get his accurate measurements…” he clicked his tongue as if testing his next words. “...unless he takes off his shirt, of course.”Fucking pervert!I glared at him as I countered, “I'm pretty sure that won't be a problem. I love baggies remember? An oversize will be a bonus.” “You know you're rather short for a bodyguard. Anything bigger than what you on and you're going to disappear in your own clothes,”
Chapter 41A little thief/-Tediora-/Inside was magnificent. I was led through racks of men's clothing. Casual, formal, beach wear, all of it. “Please feel free to explore. The tailors will be on standby to take your fittings for the royal attires,” the woman said. “The dressing room is that way, in case you want to try the premade attires.” I glanced behind me to see that Rhys and Zeke were already gone. I spotted them far away, picking out clothes. “Woah,” I breathed. “Would it really be okay to just pick anything that catches my eye?” “Of course,” she nodded. “I'll leave you to shop now. Feel free to call me if you are in need of any assistance.” I nodded and walked down to pick a cart. There were so many interesting wears, but I was still wary of picking too much. The shirts were easy to pick out but the pants, it was hard to find my size, especially amongst the jeans. I had a very tiny waist which meant I needed to get some belts too. “What do you think, Ava?” I asked, pi
Chapter 40Shopping /-Tediora-/I didn't think that Dominic was still going to let me go shopping with them after the events of yesterday. I got ready and went to the Phantom floor where I was supposed to meet with the others but I met only Zeke ans Rhys there. It was good to be rid of Asher but I really wanted to see Dominic. “Don't you look a little disappointed, mousey,” Rhys snickered beside me. He was dressed in casuals. A plain black shirt and jeans. My eyes took him in shamelessly and my lips parted slightly. How was this man always so effortlessly handsome?“You know it could be all yours if you just say the world,” his voice dripped sexily into my ears and I jumped away from him in shock. My cheeks flamed as a certain blue eyes eyes stared judgingly at me. Rhys simply smirked, satisfied with my reaction. That snake!“Are you both done?” Zeke asked dryly. “Can we go now?” “Don't be such a buzz kill,” Rhys frowned at him. “You're going to scare the mouse away.” “I. Am.
Chapter 39Accusations/-Tediora-/My breath caught.He was looking straight at me. No shields. No warmth. Just cold, hard scrutiny, like he didn’t know me at all.“I said,” Dominic repeated, his voice lower now but far more dangerous, “did you steal from me?”I blinked, stunned. “You just said they found the crest…”“That’s not an answer.”I swallowed hard. My throat felt like sandpaper.“No,” I said, voice steady despite the turmoil inside. “I didn’t.”Silence.A muscle ticked in his jaw. Behind him, Asher made a noise that sounded suspiciously like a scoff. Rhys leaned casually against the wall, twirling a dagger between his fingers like this was all just a game to him.Dominic stared for another breathless second before finally stepping back. He turned to the scarred man. “Where was it found?”“Under his bed,” the man responded and my eyes widened.Under my bed? How?I know I spent the entire night with Dominic and during that time, no one else came into the room. It was just me a
Chapter 38The Suspect/-Tediora-/The sharp sound of the theft alarm shattered the silence like glass. My heart leapt to my throat.It rang loud and angry, echoing through the walls, making the windows shake. “What the hell is that?”“Theft alarm,” Basil said, eyes wide. He sat up slowly. “I’ve only heard it once before. It's the theft alarm,“Someone must have stolen from the phantom wolves.”“Now who the hell could be that stupid?” Sammy huffed. lI didn’t move. I couldn’t. My hand was still tucked under my shirt where the letter was hidden. No way. It can’t be about the letter. That wasn’t even locked up.Right?The door burst open before I could think anymore. Four guards in dark uniforms stormed in with heavy boots and zero patience.“Everyone! Get up. Hands visible. Stand by your beds.”We scrambled to obey. Sammy cursed under his breath but moved, while Basil looked like he was trying not to pass out. I slowly rose to my feet, my knees trembling.The lead guard, a man with a