All Chapters of Contract With Big Brother-in-law: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

“You’ll see.”There was something in his voice—a promise, a hint of mischief—that made it impossible to refuse. Slowly, I set down my water and placed my hand in his, and he led me through the quiet halls and out into the cool night air.The garden was bathed in moonlight, the soft glow illuminating

“Your wound…”I shook my head, too flustered to explain. How could I tell him that his kiss last night had healed me? So instead, I took my hand and gently moved his, placing his palm over the jagged scar. His skin was warm and tender against my thigh, and I bit my lip as I glanced up at him, hoping

I glanced up through my lashes, taking in the guildsmen sitting at their long, semicircular panel at the front of the room. Beside me, Nicholas was as stiff as a board, although the way his fists were clenched didn’t go unnoticed.As for Noah, he was wringing his hands, looking like a nervous wreck.

“Kayla…” Nicholas took another step closer. I lifted my head, and somehow, I forced a thin, unconvincing smile. He paused, looking at me with confusion written across his face.“You should talk to her,” I found myself saying, even though my voice sounded far away even to my own ears. “Find out for c

“What do you want?” I blurted out before I could stop myself.Mr. Gray stiffened slightly, his chair creaking under his weight. He hesitated, his cold eyes sweeping up and down my windblown clothes, before they settled on my own.“That’s no way to speak to a member of the guild, is it, Mr. Reynolds?