The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2313

Chapter 2313

Alyssa felt the venom in Mara’s gaze, and Dean, sensing the tension, furrowed his brows and stepped protectively in front of Alyssa.

“This is our family home,” he said firmly, his voice leaving no room for argument. “We’re not asking for your opinion, Mara; we’re informing you to leave. Don’t get it twisted.”

Though Dean had aged, his presence commanded respect.

His reminder jolted Mara back to reality, and her demeanor shifted to one of pitiable distress. She was biding her time, waiting for Balfour to return. She knew she could cause a scene once he was back.

Ivy, hugging her knees, sat down on the cold, damp ground as the twilight deepened and the woods grew chillier. She looked around, feeling the imposing trees closing in, barely able to make out the mysterious shapes in the dark underbrush, a shiver of fear running through her.

She wondered where the search parties were. They should have been on their way back by now. How much longer would she have to wait?

Ivy touched her injured ankle.

be broken. I can’t afford a broken ankle. I’ve got a role to

to keep her spirits up, hoping Alyssa would notice her absence and send

send? Could it be Balfour?

surely must have been furious with her earlier. Would he

heart ached. None

really blame her for

not to rush in, and yet, out of worry for that idiot, I did. Stupid! I won’t make the same mistake again. No good deed goes unpunished,” Ivy grumbled to herself, her eyes growing

past her, but

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