Chapter 69
Lisa’s POV
Rylan and I walked away from Alexandra’s room. The hallway was quiet except for the soft echo of our
footsteps. My mind was spinning. Her words didn’t sit right with me. That man wasn’t her boyfriend. I
didn’t believe it for a second. But Rylan… he was trying to.
He finally stopped at the corner and turned to me. “Lisa, I know you’re still worried. But maybe she was telling the truth. Maybe he really is her boyfriend.”
I frowned. “Then why did she lie? Why did she look so scared in that video? That wasn’t the face of
someone on a date. That was fear. Pure fear.”
He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “I know. But she asked for privacy. And if I push her too hard, she’ll shut me out completely.”
“But what if she’s in danger? What if that man is hurting her?”
“I’ll talk to the guards,” Rylan said. “I’ll have them watch her discreetly. If that man shows up again, we’ll
know. But Lisa, I don’t want to fight with my sister. She means a lot to me.”
I swallowed hard. “So does the truth.”
He gave me a soft look. “You have a good heart. That’s why I love you. But sometimes, people hide things because they’re not ready to face them.”
I didn’t say anything. I could see how much he wanted to believe Alexandra. Maybe because it was easier
than thinking something horrible was happening.
That evening, Rylan and I joined Alexandra for dinner. The dining hall was dimly lit. The warm glow from the chandeliers was casting soft shadows on the walls. The table was set perfectly and the food looked
delicious.
But Alexandra barely touched her plate.
She was quiet….too quiet.
I watched her as she stared at her phone every few minutes. Her fingers tapped quickly. She was texting someone. Her brows furrowed slightly. Her lips pressed into a thin line.
She was chatting with someone..it was him, maybe.
Sierra whispered in my mind, She is hiding something. You feel it, don’t you?
Yes. I did.
But what?
Or maybe, I was just being paranoid. Maybe he really was just her boyfriend, and I was overthinking. But my instincts screamed otherwise.
Halfway through the meal, Alexandra’s phone buzzed. She looked at the screen and immediately stood up.
“Sorry,” she said quickly. “I have to take this.”
She left the dining room in a hurry. Her food was left untouched.
Rylan and I were alone at the table now. He reached for his wine glass and looked at me with a smile.
“Let’s not ruin our night, hmm?”
I forced a smile and nodded. “Right.”
He leaned in and said in a teasing voice, “You know, you’ve been too serious today. Where’s that cute
smile I love?”
I looked at him and tried to relax. “I’m just tired.”
He chuckled. “I know what’ll help. A cuddle. Maybe more.”
I blushed. He always had a way of pulling me back to him, even when my thoughts were scattered.
When dinner was over, I stood up and picked up my phone.
“I should head to my room,” I said softly.
He stood too and stepped in front of me. “Your room? No. You’re staying with me now.”
I blinked. “What?”
He looked at me, half serious and half amused. “You’re my girlfriend, aren’t you? Or… are you not
considering me your boyfriend yet?”
I laughed. “Boyfriend? Really?”
He placed a hand over his heart dramatically. “Wow. That hurts.”
I giggled and leaned closer. “Of course you’re my boyfriend, Rylan.”
He grinned and pulled me into his arms, kissing me gently. “Good. Then you’re sleeping in my room from
now on. I’ll tell the maids to move all your stuff. There’s enough room in my closet for your clothes.”
“You’re serious?”
“Completely. It’s our room now.”
He took my hand and led me upstairs. His room was warm and familiar. When we stepped inside, he walked to his bathroom and grabbed a pair of towels.
“Shower together?” he asked with a wink.
I rolled my eyes and laughed. “You’re unbelievable.”
“Only with you.”
We showered together. The warm water washed away some of the tension I had carried all day. But not
all. There was still that uneasy feeling in my chest. That shadow in the back of my mind.
Later, I stood near the closet, watching as Rylan opened space on his shelf.
“You didn’t ask Alexandra what she thought about this,” I said quietly.
He looked over his shoulder. “I don’t need to ask her. I’m the Alpha. And besides, why would she have any
problem with it? She likes you.”
“Still…”
He turned and walked over to me. His arms wrapped around my waist. “Lisa, you belong here. With me.”
I nodded slowly.
Later that night, I lay in his arms. His heartbeat was steady beneath my ear.
He whispered sweet things to me. His fingers ran through my hair.
But I couldn’t sleep.
Sierra murmured, Something’s coming. I can feel it.
I know, I whispered back. I feel it too.
I should be safe here. I should feel at peace.
But I didn’t.
Something dark was lurking on the edge of our lives. And I had a terrible feeling… it was only just beginning.
