Chapter 253 Author’s pov Just beyond the emotional battlefield outside that hallway, another storm was quietly building. Inside the room, Dahlia stared at Sebastian with undisguised fear. “Why… ” she stammered, “why did you rescue me p> Sebastian’s lips curved into a cold smile, his eyes glittering with dry amusement.
Chapter 252 Cecilia’s pov The dark rain streaked across the window as Sebastian’s words echoed in the cabin. Sebastian’s expression remained impassive. “This is Edinburgh. I need to pick someone up p> Sawyer and I exchanged a look that spoke volumes. The unspoken “Amara?” hung in the air between us,
Chapter 251 Cecilia’s pov I stared at Tang, my brain flat-out refusing to process what he’d just said. “What do you mean that wasn’t the real Belinda?” I asked, sharper than intended. It felt like someone had shattered the mental blueprint I’d so carefully constructed. Tang winced and shot a
Chapter 250 Cecilia’s pov Belinda and I locked eyes for several long seconds before her lips curved into something that barely resembled a smile. “If Alpha Sebastian has something to say,” she drawled, turning toward him, “I’m listening p> Her gaze was sharp enough to cut glass. Sebastian lounged in
Chapter 249 Cecilia’s pov I steadied my breathing and stepped closer, touching the woman’s face. Her skin was smooth and warm. Still alive. “Not dead after all, are you, the mogul’s wife?” I said, my voice cold as steel. So it was her. The Japanese mogul’s wife–Belinda. The one pulling
Chapter 248 Author’s pov The darkness inside the castle was complete, swallowing everything in its path. The only sound breaking the stillness was the soft hum of classical music drifting from a nearby speaker, its melancholic notes echoing in the otherwise empty room, like a forgotten memory. Suddenly, the silence
Chapter 247 Cecilia’s pov Evelyn slid her arm around my shoulders, her red lips brushing close to my ear. “Don’t worry, I’m more than capable. I can handle ten people at once p> Sebastian’s expression shifted instantly, his jaw tightening. “Evelyn. Let her go p> Evelyn raised both hands, mock-innocent.
Chapter 246 Cecilia’s pov My heart skipped at Sebastian’s promise. Then I remembered the woman–the foot, the blue silk. Yeah. Win an island, get a ghost. Perfect. “While I don’t particularly love this island,” I said, squeezing Sebastian’s hand with exaggerated sincerity, “if you give it to me, I’ll definitely
Chapter 245 Cecilia’s pov Nine o’clock position. There she was. The Japanese mogul’s wife was waving at me with an elegant, humble smile. The exact same woman who had knocked on our door earlier–the one I’d seen fall past our window. A chill trickled down my spine like ice water.
Chapter 244 Cecilia’s pov I suddenly stood and moved toward the window. Sebastian was on his feet in an instant, catching my arm. “What are you doing p> “Trying to open the window. Whatever’s in the air, I want it gone p> He raised an eyebrow. “You really think whoever
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Chapter 242 Cecilia’s pov Sebastian dropped his voice to a whisper, his eyes darkening mysteriously. “We might encounter all sorts of supernatural phenomena tonight p> Supernatural, my ass. I stared at him flatly, unimpressed. Sebastian cupped my face between his hands, gently squishing my cheeks. “Want to bet a ghost
Chapter 241 Cecilia’s pov “It’s a berry trifle,” Belinda announced, her voice smooth as silk and practiced to perfection–like a flight attendant describing a crash landing with a smile. Across the long, candlelit table, someone muttered, “Finally, something that doesn’t look like a punishment p> “Praise the Moon Goddess,” another
Chapter 240 Author’s pov “I am Belinda. Please forgive me for keeping you waiting p> She glided to the center of the ballroom like she owned the air around her, every movement smooth and calculated. The guests responded as if drawn by some invisible magnet–curious, intrigued, and a little too
Chapter 239 Cecilia’s pov I watched as Evelyn and Vance approached, and to my surprise, I felt myself tense up a little. Evelyn always had this unsettling grace–like she knew everyone’s secrets and kept them in alphabetical order. Evelyn didn’t hesitate. She walked straight up and said, “Sebastian, I’m so
Chapter 238 Cecilia’s pov After twenty minutes of tense silence and too much eye contact with Evelyn, the carriage finally slowed to a stop. I could’ve kissed the ground. I was the first one out, gathering my dress as I stepped down. Looking up, I froze. The gothic castle loomed
Chapter 237 Sebastian’s pov I stood at the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the horizon blur where sea met sky. Just over two hours until Cecilia would be safely home in Denver. That thought should’ve brought me some peace. It didn’t. My wolf, Soren, paced restlessly under my skin, clawing at the
Chapter 236 Cecilia’s pov Before anyone could escalate, I cut in. “Tang. Enough. Sit down p> He held the agent’s stare a second longer before finally pulling back and slumping into his seat, arms crossed. Both agents shared a nervous glance and wiped their brows like they’d just stepped out
Chapter 235 Cecilia’s pov The café tucked away in the alley was the kind of place you’d expect to find struggling novelists nursing lukewarm lattes and existential dread. Exposed brick, mismatched furniture, faint jazz humming through old speakers. It was cozy, low-profile–perfect for staying off the radar. Too perfect. Like
Chapter 234 Cecilia’s pov The thought was still hanging there, a ghost in the room, when he murmured, “Still thinking p> I knew the right answer. The safe one. No. But my body wasn’t listening to any of that logic. It was too busy reacting to him, to how he