Kyra’s POV
I glanced inside the car. Luna Marlene and Alpha Richard were seated behind the second row. In the second row sat Phoebe and Snow, while a pack mber was in the driver’s seat. The only empty space was the passenger seat, and I was about to get inside when Luna Marlene cleared her throat.
"Ah, Kyra..."
I looked at her. "Yes, Luna Marlene?"
She smiled, a twinkle in her eye. "Emily will sit there."
Of course! She had invited Emily too. I nodded and looked at Snow. I’d just carry my daughter. I was about to get inside when Ana stepped forward and lifted Snow, who smiled sweetly at .
"I’ll sit here, ma’am. Snow needs her nanny."
My forehead creased as I surveyed the car again. Phoebe had assured we’d all fit, but...
"Mom, I told you we should just use the larger SUV," Nathan said, suddenly appearing behind .
Goddess, they were at it again with their matchmaking!
Luna Marlene gasped with theatrical surprise. "Oh, right! You’re coming with us. Too bad the larger vehicle is in for repairs."
"What?" Nathan looked genuinely shocked. I crossed my arms, studying his reaction. Was he pretending, or did he truly not know what they were planning?
"One seat was broken. I instructed one of the guards to have it fixed," she explained innocently.
Nathan frowned. "Mom..."
"Just use your car, Nathan."
Before he could protest further, I grabbed his arm and looked at Snow. "Sweetie, mommy and daddy will ride in a separate car."
"It’s okay, mommy!" Snow replied, practically bouncing with excitent.
I just shook my head and closed the car door before looking up at Nathan, whose lips were parted in surprise. He was staring down at , so I chuckled and shook my head again.
"See what they’re doing? They’re setting us up."
He scratched the back of his head and smirked. "You’re right..."
I walked toward his car parked in the garage. I settled into the passenger seat and watched as the other vehicle pulled away. Nathan slid into the driver’s seat and started the engine.
I couldn’t help studying him. He wore cargo shorts, athletic shoes, and a black t-shirt. With his sunglasses on, he looked devastatingly handso behind the wheel.
"Want so music?" he asked.
"It’s fine."
He smiled and turned on the radio. As he began driving, following the car ahead of us, he humd along to the song. I found myself thinking about how my friends and even my own daughter seed to be conspiring against .
"What are you thinking?" Nathan asked after noticing shaking my head.
I chuckled. "I just can’t believe how our daughter betrayed us—"
My words hung in the air as I realized what I’d said. Nathan glanced at , and though his eyes showed happiness, I could see confusion there too.
I cleared my throat. "Um...I an...Snow treats you as her father."
He clenched his jaw and nodded before giving a smile. He was starting to question my actions and how I kept referring to him as Snow’s father. Twice now.
He cleared his throat. "How’s Kieran Carver? Is he...still bothering you?"
I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. "He hasn’t contacted at all. After the fire incident, he just...disappeared."
Looking back, it was weird how Kieran just disappeared from my life. He was gone from Snow’s world and mine like he never existed. His presence used to trouble , but his sudden disappearance felt just as wrong. Still, with everything else going on, maybe having one less problem was a blessing.
I noticed how Nathan’s eyes sharpened instantly. "Do you think he was behind the fire?"
"I don’t know. I accused him, but he denied it vehently."
Sylvia stirred within , growling at the re ntion of Kieran’s na.
"I can help you, Kyra. If you’ll allow ," Nathan offered.
"You don’t need to." I shook my head and sighed. "I already have soone investigating everything."
"Just...tell if you need anything. Anything at all."
I nodded. The atmosphere had grown awkward, so I closed my eyes and decided to sleep. Nathan gently woke when we reached our destination.
I gasped in awe as I took in the view. It was absolutely breathtaking.
Amazed, I stepped out of the car and absorbed the scenery before . The road was elevated, and from where I stood, I could see the stunning expanse of the ocean and the entire resort spread out below.
Nathan ca to stand beside . "Do you like it?"
I glanced at him and smiled as I nodded. "Yes. It’s breathtaking."
"Let’s go. They’re already inside."
"Okay."
"I’ll carry our bags."
I followed Nathan after he retrieved our luggage from the backseat. I led the way down the stairs toward the resort, admiring the beauty of nature until I spotted Emily standing in front of the hotel, talking to soone on her phone.
"Why are you being so sentintal over a one-night stand, Matt? Just thank for giving you such an amazing experience. And please, if you want to sleep with again, just tell straight. No need for the dramatics."
I grimaced and walked past her. Emily sensed my presence and looked at , smirking. I just shook my head.
"Too much information, Em," Nathan remarked as he walked past Emily.
"Just work on your courting techniques, Alpha Nathan. Your tactics are too old-fashioned; that’s why they’re not working."
I turned to look at them. Nathan had stopped walking and was glaring at Emily, who was smirking triumphantly as she tucked her phone into her bag.
"Funny."
Emily just laughed and walked toward . She wrapped her arm around mine and pulled inside the hotel, whispering, "The hotel is nice, isn’t it? Perfect place for all-night sex."
My cheeks imdiately burned with embarrassnt—not because she was being vulgar, but because she’d said it while Nathan was walking beside . I saw how he stiffened and slowly looked our way.
I swallowed hard and pinched Emily’s side. She just giggled and looked at us both. "Unfortunately, your mother-in-law reserved one room for you two."
"What?" My eyes nearly bulged out. "One room?"
She winked at and bit her forefinger suggestively. "The hotel is fully booked, by the way. Good luck!"
My lips parted as I watched Emily saunter away. When I looked at Nathan, he was staring at my face intently, making feel even more embarrassed and awkward.
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