"Find another bride."Vincent's head snapped to the door of his chamber where Reed walked into. He was standing near the window, watching the light raindrops while having a good midnight drink. The corners of his lips rose, not taking what he heard seriously."You have a dark humor, Reed."But Vincent knew Reed was the kind who never told jokes. When Reed stood five steps away with a stern look, Vincent's smile disappeared. It was replaced with a mischievous expression."Do you really mean that?""I always mean what I say. You know that, Vincent," replied Reed, his eyes hooded with unfathomable darkness.Vincent smirked. "And you also know that you cannot boss me around like I will do whatever you want. Don't provoke me, Reed. We had agreed on this. Don't fuck up.""The elders won't like your idea sacrificing an innocent life for your damn family tradition-""Sacrificing an innocent life, seriously?" Vincent laughed. "How sure are you that she will die? I only said it's possible. But

"My mother died when I was eight, since then I don't remember anything. I don't think there was an accident. Father said my mother died due to illness. And this bracelet… he said it was given by her. Why I lost my memory I don't know. Until now I'm still wondering. But sometimes I think maybe I was traumatized." Melrose looked at the bracelet again and continued, "The past years, I've been trying to remember just fragments but I stopped in disappointment. Maybe it was meant for me to forget."Hearing this, Reed thought that the most normal reason for her to lose memories in such a young age was being traumatized. Humans were fragile beings who clung onto attachments and emotions which often broke their hearts.Melrose's biological father was someone who only existed in her mind as her "blood father" as he was never named, nor was there any trace of him kept by Lord Lewis for her to see. According to what she heard, he was from another land who left her mother pregnant with her. Lord L

But it couldn't be a thief, right? There are many securities guarding around the mansion so it is impossible for us to enter with bad intentions.But as I thought about the possibilities I got a little scared. But instead of turning on the lights in the room I walked to the veranda. I gasped at the cold air. I didn't care about the hair that was still slightly dripping and approached the railings.I looked below. Everything was normal. I looked up at the guards posted at the main gate who looked like there was no problem.I sighed and washed my hands. Thinking about that man in a black hoodie sent horror through my system. I feel that person is dangerous. And even Ididn't see his face, I really felt that he was staring at me.damn I don't know what to think.I was about to go back inside when I smelled a familiar scent. The pounding in my chest grew stronger. I don't know if it's just an illusion or not, but half of me hopes that it's real.I was about to find where it came from when

"And also, I'm not an entertainer. I'm the debutant and you're just a guest who came all the way here on your own will. If you're just looking for an entertainer, I guess this is a wrong place for you, Mr. Mongreco.""Boom, crack." Morris grinned playfully. Reilan glared at him darkly."Enjoy yourselves." I didn't wait for them to say anything and immediately walked away, back to my own table. How dare he talk about courtesy? Did he forget how rude he was to my friends? Really stupid."Anyare? Why does it look like you lost a few million?" Lilian asked when I returned to the chair. I took a wine glass and drank a little."That Reilan Mongreco really sucks.""Why? Did something happen?" Marie asked. I shook my head, choosing to remain silent."You shouldn't come near him anymore," said Louie. I glanced at him, but he's looking at something behind me. His brows furrowed, looking so irritated by what he's seeing. Out of curiosity, I turned to see what he was looking at.My fist clenched

"At this point," Landon spoke. "Eve's safety is the most important. I'm willing to join forces with the two of you. I can't risk her life for my pride. I will use all my cards to keep her.""Landon!" I called in contempt. He just looked at me with defiance in his eyes."We have to accept it. We can't do it alone. I would rather sacrifice my pride than put you in that kind of danger. I promised you, didn't I? I will protect you no matter what.""And I will do the same, Eve. The pack is willing to help," Jaxon said and I could almost feel my temple pounding."My family will fight," Carter added, one of the things I fear the most."Do you even hear yourself, Jax? Carter? They are your family for Pete's sake! And what? You are willing to risk their lives just for me? That's unfair, you know! I don't want to put their lives in that kind of danger just so I could live. I can't be that selfish!""And do you expect us to do nothing? You are also my family, Eve! You should understand that I al