"What bad timing!"

Mateo's indifferent voice came from behind Amber.

Amber turned around and saw Mateo with a team of armed soldiers. Terrified, she quickly put some distance between her and Liam.

She stammered an explanation. "Matt... It's not what you think. Liam and I came here to look for people. Ms. Everheart and Ms. Osborne are gone. Liam couldn't find them and guessed they might be in the orchard. He wasn't familiar with the orchard and asked me to guide him."

Mateo looked livid, but still cracked a gentle smile. "Silly, you don't have to be scared. I know you're prudent. He must have forced you to come here. I don't blame you."

He extended his hand and beckoned Amber toward him. 'Come here. You're my fiancee. You should stand with me."

Mateo was right. She kept her head low, about to walk

second, Liam firmly grabbed her wrist. "You can't

and shot Mateo

fiancee? I don't

Mateo grashed his teeth, revealing a ferocious expression Amber had never seen in him. 'Don't tell me you want to snatch away my woman? Do you think you're very safe in this fort and that no one

yours. You can't say that about me," Liam

disdain and wasn't afraid of angering Mateo. He yearned to make Mateo show his true self so Amber could see his true colors. That way, she wouldn't foolishly marry such a hypocritical and

your luck!"

capabilities and that Benjamin valued the latter. He was

in front of Amber and his

authority in front of his

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