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VioletI shouldn’t have asked that question because that made him think that I was interested in his deal.Nate gave me a wide smile as I backed off to put as much distance between him and me as possible.“There are people on the other street. Press and all the reporters. I will cause a scene if you come any near.”That made him frown.“Oh come on, violet. I am not going to harm you. You have lived with me for years. Did I ever raise my hand or even voice at you?”“You hurt me in the worst way possible! By taking advantage of my innocence while flirting around with all the girls back in high school.”His brows furrowed together tightly.“Yes I know how you ran behind every girl in high school and college while pretending to be my boyfriend. You tried to sleep with as many girls as possible while keeping me around as the stupid, idiotic slave who would study for you just so that you passed your exams, work hard for the pack while you chased Nicole.”A flicker of irritation appeared on

VioletI straightened and strained my ears to hear if they were just voices of maids passing by. But then I heard the unmistakable voice of Alpha Alaric with someone else.I looked around to find a quick place to hide but then in my haste pushed the paperweight down the table and onto the floor.Bending down, I returned it to sit above the papers as the sound of Alpha Alaric talking to someone kept getting clearer.“What about the meetings tomorrow? I don't think I can go out of town tonight.” He said and the voice of a female replied squeakily.“Okay sir”I didn’t have time to imagine who that might be as I tried to dash towards the nearest wall but then the door pushed open and I instinctively ducked.“How many times have I told you, it is alpha, not sir”Alpha Alaric’s voice grew closer as he entered the office, the wooden floorboards under the carpet creaking softly.Thank the goddess the table was large enough for me to crawl under so I pulled my body closer and huddled under it.

VioletCassie grumbled something about wanting to eat while my mind still wondered about the things I had seen in Alpha Alaric’s office.“Hey, where are you lost? And you didn’t even bother apologizing for throwing me at those reporters! It was such a headache to get rid of them and sneak back into the boutique” She frowned and I almost had the urge to tell her everything. But I decided against it.Instead, I asked, “Is Lady Aurelia ill by any chance?”Cassie looked at me with a raised eyebrow.“Not that I know of. Why?”I hesitated before answering. “I just thought she was shivering.”“Could be all the hectic planning related to the wedding. Add the aunts to that and more incoming relatives.”She brushed it off and a second later, her stomach grumbled.“I am starving! Come let's eat until our stomachs burst” Cassie suggested but I was still lost in thought.“No, I have wasted enough time. I have to urgently send an email. You go ahead.”“Fine by me”She trotted towards the kitchen an

VioletThe morning sun filtered through the crystal windows of Ironcrest's breakfast room, casting prismatic patterns across the elaborate spread.I'd barely slept, my mind still churning over last night's conversation with Dane and the evidence I'd sent him about Nate. But sitting here at this table, surrounded by the elegant formality of the manor, I had to wear a mask of composure."The florist assured me they could source peonies in December," Nicole was saying, her voice awfully bright. She held up her phone, scrolling through what had to be the hundredth photo of wedding arrangements. "Imported from New Zealand, of course. Only the freshest will do."Lady Aurelia sat at the head of the table, her posture impeccable despite the slight tremor in her hands as she lifted her teacup. She'd been quieter than usual this morning, only nodding at whatever Nicole said occasionally."Lovely choice," Lady Aurelia murmured, though I detected a hint of weariness in her voice.Aunt Thelma, sea

VioletI snapped back to attention. Nicole was looking at me with that calculating expression I'd come to dread."Sorry, what?""I said," Nicole repeated with exaggerated patience, "there's a function this weekend. The Silvercrest Summit. Very exclusive. Only the founding families and their closest associates."My stomach sank. I knew where this was going."Alpha Alaric insists the whole family attend," Nicole continued, her fingers drumming lightly on the table. "It's essentially a pre-wedding celebration, but also an important political gathering. Lots of influential Alphas and their families are going to attend."The two girls immediately widened their eyes.“Oh, please let us in. We flew all the way here for you didn’t we?” Madison returned her attention to Nicole now that Elijah wasn’t around.“Spots are very limited, dear. I don’t think you can be included at the last moment.”Veronica and Madison both began begging and pleading with her again.“Oh no, it would be awful to miss