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Keira’s POV Victoria Wayland was someone who I had never gotten along with back when Vivienne and I were younger, Vivienne would often bring her home, and during those times, I would often find myself confined to my room. Not because I was forced, but because that was the only way I could safeguard myself from her. She was a Wayland, which meant she was powerful, at least more powerful than the Ashfords. But now things are different. I was, at least in status, going to be higher in hierarchy than her. Her expression after I replied had not been pleasant. Her nose scrunched up with disdain leaking from her pores. “I never knew you could afford this place,” she kept her tone as disgusted as she could. The girls behind her giggled, a gaggle that made my ears weep. I kept my expression and tone stoic. “There’s a lot you don’t know about me, Victoria,” I replied. Just then the sales attendant returned with the POS machine. “Your card, Miss,” she said politely. I handed the black c

Keira’s POV With that i left, hearing a choked cry as i turned the corner. Brandon chuckled, holding the bulk of the bags. “You’re something, Keira.” “Is that a compliment, Brandon?” I teased. “She and I go way back. She’s Vivienne’s best friend. I didn't set out to antagonize her, she came to me.” We continued to joke all the way back to the car. Shopping had made me exhausted, but I felt a sense of accomplishment. I had to find a way to thank Matthias. What he had handed me wasn't just money, it was security. I felt like I was able to walk around with my head held high. Thoughts of him filled my head until we reached the Ashford home. Upon stepping through the foyer, I had the maids carry back the bags to my bedroom. “You.” Vivienne sat in the living room, and stood the second she saw me. She paused watching the many maids in our home carrying bags of clothes, bags and other items from luxury boutiques and her eyes flickered. “Sister,” her tone turned sweeter, so much so

Matthias’s POV He obeyed, standing in one fluid motion that displayed his combat skills perfectly. But Leon kept his gaze to the floor. “From now on,” my tone remained unchanged. “You are to report to me everything that is said and done between your wife and Elder Marcus.” After all, I thought, two could play at that game. If Marcus sought to use Leon’s connections to me, then I would use my Beta’s connections to Marcus as well. I suspected there might be something else going on, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. More information from a loyal subordinate was not such a bad thing. “Yes.” He said, not showing any hint of refusal. I heard the certainty in his voice and knew that I had chosen well. But then Leon added somewhat hesitantly, “There is one more thing as well.” I tilted my head in his direction, wordlessly signaling him to continue. “Your son reached out to me today, asking for my… help.” I closed my eyes. Oh, Dominic. Always trying to seek out people. I k

Keira’s POV I didn’t get to see Matthias until the next day. Instead of picking fights with Vicienne and Cordelia I focused on organizing my shopping, and slipped to my father’s study whenever I could. I was still, unfortunately, bound to Vivienne by a last name and a sense of propriety. So I had to attend the engagement banquet between her and Dominic. Brandon, the nice shadow guard that he was, was helping me choose dresses. “Too bright,” he said as I placed the mustard yellow strapless gown against myself. “You need to dress to complement whatever Uncle will wear, right?” I raised a brow. “Didnt know you liked fashion so much, Brandon.” My tone remained teasing but I had already been waiting for someone to bring up Matthias. Having not seen him since breakfast yesterday, it felt a little bit… strange. I didn’t know if it meant I was missing him. But I still used Brandon’s words as an excuse. It was still morning, so that meant Matthias wouldn’t be busy getting ready for t

Keira's POV When I dropped it, he said, “There is something I have to give you.” I raised my gaze, a little bit surprised as I blurted out, “What?” Matthias’ expression didn't change,nor did his gaze leave my face as he pulled something from his inner jacket. My breath caught upon seeing the black velvet box. That couldn't be— Was it? My mind was a flurry of thoughts as I tried to justify this action of his. Of course, I had told him I wanted a status more than being his woman. I told him I wanted an engagement, and from the looks of things he was willing to give it to me. But why did it feel like things were becoming realer and realer? This was only an arrangement. My fingers twitched, but I tried to feign calmness. I wasn't sure how effective that was. “It took me some time to make a selection,” he said as he opened the box and my eyes went wide. I half expected it to be a diamond ring, because I recalled the way Vivienne had showed hers off. But the ring nestled in th