She leaned forward slightly, her eyes flashing as she caught len’s attention.
With a seductive side, she addressed him in a voice dripping with false sweetness.
de, it’s been so long since you visited me. You must be incredibly busy with work these days. I remember how, when I hurt my hand, you mayed by my side all night, taking care of me. You’ve always been so considerate. But you really should look after your health too,” she said, her words carefully chosen designed to stir something in him.
leos expression didn’t
He looked at her with a calm indifference, the faintest hint of amusement playing a
I playing at the corners of his mouth.
“You’ve been out of the Werewolf Council’s custody for some time now, haven’t you?”
Aria’s smile altered, just for a second, but she quickly regained her composure.
“You know that was all a misunderstanding,” she said, her tone soft, almost pleading.
Oh, was
Jeo’s voice was deceptively calm, his gazo unwavering.
Because I’ve heard some rather interesting things recently. For instance, there’s talk that someone’s injury wasn’t real at all, and that a certain someone might’ve bribed a doctor to forge a medical report. “
The room fell silent.
The sharp clatter of metal hitting porcelain echoed as Aria’s spoon slipped from her hand, landing awkwardly on her plate.
Her face drained of color, and she looked almost sickly under the glow of the chandelier.
Her carefully crafted farade was beginning to crumble
Though, leo, Andrew’s voice cut through the tension, deep and commanding.
His eyes narrowed as he glared at his son
“Watch your tone when you speak to Aris. She’s the future Luna of Silvermoon, after all
And there it was–the jab, the bait he’d been waiting tu cast.
Andrew was attempting to provoke me, to get under my skin and watch me unravel
He wanted to see anger, frustration, anything that would show I wasn’t fit for the poution they were all too eager to deny me
But I refused to be to his challenge
“Teo, why don’t you tell your father? And while you’re at it, tell me too. Will you divorce met
The room seemed to grow quieter, the hum of conversation fading as people near by turned their attention to our conversation
The once lively atmosphere was now charged with tension, and I could feel eyes on us, waiting for the inevitable confrontation
It was as if the entire gathering had come
come to a standstill, the air thick with unspoken words
“Tlove Elizabeth,” Lao said resolutely have smooth and firm. “We won’t be separated”
My heart fluttered at the words a mix of emotion swirling within
For many years, Thad longed to hear Leo say he loved me
fel hollow, like a shield he was raising against his father, not a confession of
He was using me, and the realization stung inore thand expected
Andrew’s icy gaze sented on me for a moment benefi
me?” he steered “Dant cistern you self with much trivsalties.
Andric suerteil, sensing the tension helveen us.
“tev, pou’re just an iminiture, hedonistic child. I save that new cat in the garage, a multi million dollar limited edition global sportscar Yo squandered Silvermom’s money on that. What did I teach you? You’re simply not good enough or an Alpha.”
For a moment, I fence, and then a shine smile spread across my face.
“Are you talking about the treasure blue sports car plastered with diamonata?“
1 asked, my tone light, almost teasing.
That’s my car
The room fell silent, all eyes on me
Andrew’s expression morphed from disbelief to fury.
“No“he gut, “how could you possibly afford a car that expensive leo must have bought it for you! You’re a terialne woman who doesn’t deser to be Luma of Silvermoon
This car has nothing to do with Silvermoon” I said, my voice calm but firm
“My father bought it for me. And I assure you, I’m more than deserving of the title.”
I felt leo tighten his grip on my hand.
His gaze burned into me, but I couldn’t help but wonder–was this his gemine affection?
Or was he merely using me as a tool in his battle against his father, just paning on a show for Andrew, pretending to be a loving couple with me?
