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.
