Alle Kapitel von His Exception : Kapitel 31 – Kapitel 40

Kalon reached the door, where his men were already on high alert with weapons drawn. Without a word, he snatched a pistol from the grip of one of his guards and stepped out into the night.As he walked closer to the main gates, he took in the sheer number of armed men gathered outside. Donel caught up with him, falling into step beside him with a handful of guards close behind."How did this many men get to the gates without you noticing them from afar?" Kalon asked."I don't know, boss," Donel admitted, his voice was shaking, knowing what he had done. "They pulled up out of nowhere."Kalon raised the pistol and fired a single round straight into the sky. The sharp crack echoed through the air, drawing the crowd's focus directly to him."Who sent you?" Kalon demanded, his dark gaze scanning the crowd.Instead of answering, the mob erupted into wild screams, raising their weapons and firing aimlessly into the air. Kalon glanced down at the rifles in their hands. These were high-grade a

That night, Ellie lay on her bed, feeling both relieved and afraid. She was relieved that she could finally sleep in her own room again, but she was afraid of what Mr. Salvatore might do next.She rolled onto her side, remembering Dave's words, how they wanted to run away together. Guilt settled in her chest as she thought about how he had been captured and nearly killed because of his feelings for her. She closed her eyes, and a tear rolled down her cheek.“May your kind soul rest in peace,” she whispered.She had thought running away would be the best way to escape Mr. Salvatore, but now she wasn't so sure. Dave had paid the price for that decision, and she wasn't ready to lose anyone else because of her fear. She didn't know what the future held for her in that mansion, but she knew she couldn't keep running if it meant putting other people's lives at risk.Ellie felt sleepy, yet she struggled to fall asleep. Every time she closed her eyes, she remembered what had happened the prev

His hand clamped over her mouth while his other arm circled her waist, pulling her body flush against his. She stiffened instantly, every muscle in her body going rigid."Shhh." His breath was warm against her ear."It's okay." He held her close, his chest pressed to her back, his arm locking her in place like he had no intention of letting go.He stayed like that for a moment, his head pressed against her neck, breathing her in. Ellie's heart pounded so hard she was sure he could feel it."Why are you doing this, sir?" she cried, her voice muffled against his palm."Because I love you, Ellie. I can't stay a day without you. I'm afraid I might die if I do." He whispered the words against her skin, then slowly kissed her neck from behind."But I don't love you," she said."I really wish I could believe that, Ellie.""Y… you killed Dave." She cried, thick tears falling down her face."I saved you, Ellie. He couldn't protect you the way I would.""But I need protection from you." She squ

The plane took off, and Ellie's heart was already beating faster. She tried to keep her eyes on the interior of the jet, deciding it was better not to look out of the window.Kalon noticed her uneasiness."You're scared of heights?" he asked.Ellie immediately shook her head. "Mmm, I... I just..." She stammered before taking a deep breath. "I haven't been this high up from the ground before.""It's understandable." Kalon leaned back in his seat. "The first time I went on a plane, it was my father's. I couldn't show him I was scared because I was sure he'd take me to a skyscraper and make me stand at the edge of the roof for hours until the fear died."He smiled slightly as he recalled it.Ellie turned to look at him, surprised by the casual way he spoke about something that sounded so frightening."Your father would actually do that?""He'd do worse."She immediately stopped smiling. Hearing Kalon speak so casually about his own father made her wonder what kind of man he had grown up

Ellie stared at herself in the mirror. The dress fit her perfectly, hugging her body in a way she wasn't used to. She slipped on the high heels and was still examining her reflection when a knock came at the door."Yes?""We're leaving now," a man called from outside.She took a deep breath, then followed him out.The moment Ellie stepped outside, the attention of everyone present turned to her.Mr. Donel stared in surprise. He had always known Ellie as a young girl who dressed simply, but now she looked elegant and more grown-up than he had ever imagined.Kalon smirked. He had known the dress would look good on her, but he hadn't expected her to look this impressive. For a moment, he simply admired how well it suited her.Ellie lowered her eyes and walked toward the cars. She wasn't used to wearing such clothes, and the attention made her shy. She hoped she would get comfortable in the dress before the evening was over.The cars drove through London's illuminated streets before turni