Semua Bab THE ALPHA’S SILENT BRIDE: Bab 51 - Bab 56

Chapter 52LUCIEN'S POV The air was suffocating and too still. It has been five nights since I last spoke to Callen. He stopped coming to the office on the second day and I couldn't deny that I missed him. That I needed someone to talk to but I don't know if I could trust him. What if he leaked vital information again? I was at a crossroad and the heaviness in my chest weighed me down. I grabbed a bottle from my shelf. It was the last one. I made a mental note to get it restocked. That was Callen's job. He knew my favourites and introduced me to more. How was I to survive without him? I poured the whiskey into my glass and took it in one gulp. It burned my chest and I winced. I picked up a cigarette and lit it. I stood by my window watching the village as I blew out the smoke. I put the cigarette out on the window sill and inhaled shakily. The smell of steel and sweat hung heavy in the training grounds. The men stilled as I walked in. I walked past them without saying a word

CHAPTER 54 Tarlyn All I could feel was the glee that consumed me from the inside out. Of course, I didn't like that Lucien was caught in the crossfire with the elders but at the end of the day. There were prices that had to be paid for me to keep having an upper hand and sentiments were definitely not one of them. I headed towards the estate garden. My legs were feeling cranky and the idea of a stroll wasn't a bad idea. As I walked down the expanse of the quiet hallway, I ordered one of the maids that I came across to get me some tea. The morning was never really complete without my tea. I watched her scurry away quickly to pay heed to my order before I continued my walk through the expanse of the hallway. The pine scented breeze hitting my face was one of the most serene feelings ever. My eyes fluttered closed for a brief second. Today felt like it was going to be a good day. Obviously, I was still yet to achieve the results of my plans and my schemes but they were slowly beg

CHAPTER 55TARLYNSomething was off.I sat by the mirror, brushing my hair with slow, deliberate strokes. My eyes flicked to the corners of the room. People were watching me.Whispers had grown louder these days. Smiles disappeared the moment I entered a room. Conversations stopped when I walked in. Even the guards bowed too quickly, like they wanted me to leave faster.I wasn’t stupid.They knew something.I stood, pacing.“They can’t prove anything,” I whispered to myself. “There’s no evidence.”But that stupid note… that cursed note—“We know what you did.”I clenched my jaw.I needed water.Grabbing my robe, I stepped out of my chambers. The hall was quiet, but I could feel eyes behind the walls.When I reached the bottom of the staircase, I turned sharply—only to see Callen standing by the pillar.Staring.He didn’t even pretend to look away.My lips curled. “Is there a reason you’re watching me like that?”Callen’s expression was ice. “Was I watching?”“You were.” I walked clos