LOGINLILIANA'S POVTaryn paused.Yes, indeed.For a moment neither of us moved.We said nothing to each other.I knew enough from his answer.I guessed right.He was hiding a secret.Significant.My heart began to beat faster as I figured out.Taryn bounced back quickly.Too fast."What are you talking about?I nearly laughed.Close.And because that innocent look on his face was literally an insult.He’d been lying to me for years.He really thought I wouldn't know it?“I asked you a question.Taryn looked away.Just for a moment.Then back to me."I don't know what Darian's been telling you—"This has nothing to do with Darian.”The break came sooner than expected.Seriously? Because.I felt tired.Sick of him blaming everything on Darian.I’m sick of the excuses.Tired of the liesTaryn frowned.You've changed.The words took me aback.Sort of."I have?""Yeah.He sounded nearly bitterAs if it were a bad thing.Perhaps to him it was.“You don’t listen any more.I looked at him.Then no
LILIANA'S POV"Taryn."The name echoed through the office.For a second, nobody spoke.No one moved.I just looked at Sarah.I was certain I had heard incorrectly.Because this was completely nonsensical.Taryn detested paperwork.had always had.The man looked like he wanted to die during a financial meeting.Why, therefore, would he suddenly be interested in old records related to my family?It didn't make sense.Not even a little.And yet Sarah looked absolutely terrified. Hardly terrified people tell lies.Darian's expression was still unreadable.Unreadable at all.Honestly, I was starting to think the man had been born without normal emotions."Explain."Sarah nodded immediately.Her whole body trembled."He came to me two days ago.""Personally?""Yes, Alpha."Darian looked at the guards for a moment.He was obviously taken by surprise by that.I was also taken by surprise Taryn never dealt with issues directly.His dirty work was always done by someone else.Always.This impl
LILIANA'S POVLong after William left, I remained silent.My heart would not stop racing.Not as a result of William.Not as a result of the council.Not even due to the files that are missing.Darian was to blame.The manner in which he said those words.The assurance behind them.The assurance."If anyone touches Liliana..."I closed my eyes tightly.Goddess.This was becoming risky.Not the circumstances.My emotions.They were turning into the actual issue.Before Darian could see me, I quickly moved away.I didn't want him to know that I had been paying attention.It would be uncomfortable.Very uncomfortable.As I walked upstairs, the hallways seemed quieter than normal.Perhaps it was just in my head.Perhaps it wasn't.In any case, something felt off.As if a storm were on its way.Everyone was able to sense it.even if no one was discussing it.I hated that feeling.The one that took up residence in your stomach.The person who said something negative was about to happen.My
LILIANA'S POVThere was total silence in the dining room.I fixed my eyes on the guard.The guard returned the stare.I honestly believed for a second that I had misheard him.My documents?Which files?I had never entered the council archives at all.Why would someone steal documents that are related to me?The question took root in my mind right away.heavy.uncomfortable.Darian pushed his chair back slowly.His gray eyes narrowed a little."What kind of files?"The guard took a swallow."Personal records."My stomach turned.That sounded awful.Excellent.Ava questioned, "What personal records?"The guard appeared uneasy."As far as we know, documents related to Miss Liliana's family."My heart skipped a beat.Family?I straightened my posture.Right away.since that was illogical.My parents had passed away.Years had passed since their deaths.Which documents might be crucial right now?My expression must have showed my confusion.because everyone turned to look at me.waiting.
LILIANA'S POVThe atmosphere shifted as soon as Darian entered the greenhouse.Absolutely.The servant appeared relieved right away.Ava folded her arms.And all of a sudden, I was angry.Not due to Darian.due to what awaited them outside.Taryn.Once more.To be honest, I was beginning to question whether he had forgotten the mechanics of embarrassment.I had been betrayed by the man.made me feel ashamed.Removed me from our house.But for some reason, he still thought it was a good idea to come here.It was nearly impressive.Nearly.The servant caught Darian's attention."Where is he?"The servant took a swallow."At the front gate, Alpha."Darian tightened his jaw.That was never a positive indication."And he refuses to leave?""Yes, Alpha."Fantastic.Simply amazing.I massaged my forehead.The headache was starting to form.Ava appeared just as irritated."He has serious problems."No one disagreed with that.Not even a tiny bit.Darian turned to face me.His face softened a
LILIANA'S POVI gave Amara a long look.She sat next to me, her red hair blowing in the evening breeze.Be calm.at ease.Gorgeous.The kind of beauty that, without even trying, made women like me feel self-conscious.Perhaps that's why I was troubled by what she said.Or perhaps it was the manner in which she expressed them.As if she had knowledge that I didn't.I turned to face the flowers again."What do you mean?"Amara gave a gentle smile.It had an innocent expression.However, my wolf felt uneasy about it for some reason."He has always been like that," she remarked. "Protective."I gave a slow nod.It wasn't exactly a secret.Darian kept his pack safe.His people.even unfamiliar people.From one of the flowers, Amara took a tiny leaf."He was worse when we were younger."I said nothing.I wasn't uninterested.since I was.Perhaps a bit too eager.Regretfully."He used to get into fights for me."My stomach twisted.Just a little bit.Amara laughed softly."The poor boys neve
LILIANA'S POV I turned around so quickly that I almost slipped on the polished floor, whispering, "Oh my God." As soon as my gaze returned to him, my face began to burn. A few paces away, Darian had a towel draped loosely around his waist and a smaller one around his neck. Drops of water trickled
LILIANA'S POV My shoulders stiffened at the sound of his voice and I stayed still hoping that he would just walk by. Maybe he'd thought I was some sort of statue. The idea sounded dumb the moment my brain processed it and I let out a small breath turning slowly, like a criminal caught red hande
LILIANA'S POVI couldn't remember how long I sat at the foot of what was once my home waiting for Taryn. My eyes stung from how long I have been crying and I might dozed off along the line. Unfortunately what dragged me back was a voice of someone i never wanted to speak to—Taryn not only that bu
LILIANA'S POV “Who are you talking to?” Taryn's voice came from behind me and my wolf whimpered in fear while I turned, trying to look as calm as possible. "It was Mabel checking on me. You know how she is," I said with the biggest grin stepping closer to him. I could tell he had not bought







