Chapter 19: Escaping the Mansion
Evaline:
I inhaled deeply to allow myself to calm down once I realized that it was none other than Alpha Kieran who had sneaked up on me. His grip on my arm was firm and he didn’t let go even after I stopped struggling.
"You almost got caught twice," he murmured, letting me know that he had been watching me all this time. "You need to be better than that."
I swallowed, forcing myself to breathe evenly. The way he had appeared so suddenly, the way his hand had silenced me before I could even react, it sent a chill down my spine.
"Follow me," he said and finally released me.
Without another word, he turned and moved soundlessly through the garden. I hesitated for only a moment before following him. My bare feet barely made a sound against the cool grass as I trailed behind him with my shoes still in my hands.
We moved quickly, weaving through the shadows until we reached the outer wall at the back of the mansion. There, hidden behind thick vines, was a narrow iron door.
I watched as Alpha Kieran reached into his pocket and pulled out a key before unlocking the door with a soft click. He stepped aside and gestured for me to go first.
I hesitated again, casting him a wary glance, but when he merely raised an eyebrow in challenge, I swallowed my doubts and slipped through.
The moment I was on the other side, my gaze landed on the black sports car that was waiting there, right outside the back door of the estate.
And right next to that car was standing a young man with his hands tucked into his jacket pockets. His sharp features were set in a neutral expression. His dark eyes flicked to me briefly before turning to Alpha Kieran who followed right after me.