Chapter 218 Rose From Montrose
Chapter 218 Rose From Montrose
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“That was close,” I muttered as the boat continued its steady movement through the water. “I could smell his scent getting nearer to the pack clinic when we left.”
Noelle raised an eyebrow in surprise. “You can smell his scent from that far <b>away</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
“Yes, why?” I replied, not fully grasping the implications of my words. However, the moment I caught the look in Noelle’s eyes, I knew I would regret my <b>casual </b>response.
“That means your bond is still very much intact. Didn’t you say he rejected you?”
I pursed my lips. “Wait,” she gasped. “You never mentioned anything about rejecting him! No wonder you guys still have such great chemistry.”
I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. “I just didn’t have the opportunity to,” I admitted. “I left before that could happen.”
“Really?” Sol chimed in, a hint of mischief in his voice. “Or maybe there’s a small part of your heart that wants your family to still beplete.”
I narrowed my eyes at him. “Seriously, Noelle’s attitude is rubbing off on you too much. You’re lucky my hands are upied; otherwise, I’d teach you a lesson,” I warned, gently rocking the sleeping Ca in my arms. After an exhausting y session with Cade, she had finally sumbed to sleep. I was grateful for it, as it meant she wouldn’t overhear what Noelle and Sol were discussing.
Just then, I noticed the path the boat was taking, and a frown creased my brow. Whispers began to ripple among the others, and Noelle turned around to survey the view.
“What’s happening?” Sol asked.
I let out a shallow breath. “We’re docking in Montrose,” I murmured. This was already the second time this month that the boat I was on had docked here. To make matters worse, Ca was with me this time.
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Noelle bit her lip and started fidgeting with her fingers. “<b>It’s </b>my first time <b>docking </b>here… ever,” she muttered. “I’m scared.”
Sol raised a brow as we drew closer to the ominous stretch ofnd. “Isn’t <b>that </b><b>a </b>bit discriminatory?”
“Shut up,” Noelle snapped. “I’ve been to other witch countries before. They’re great people! But even they don’t talk about Montrose. It’s a godforsaken country.”
“Quiet,” Imanded as we approached the docking area, where a lone man was already standing. Instantly, the atmosphere on the boat turned awkward as he boarded. Then, realization struck me–this was the same man I had encountered thest time.
Our eyes met for a moment, but I quickly looked away, not wanting to associate myself with him. Does that sound bad? I didn’t even know this man! Still, he just gave me the impression that he wasn’t someone to be trusted.
“He’s walking toward us,” Noelle suddenly whispered, making my eyes go wide. I turned slightly to look at him and confirmed he was walking over our direction. My breath hitched, and I tightened my hold around Ca.
Why the heck was he going closer to us?
“It’s you again,” he said, his deep voice reverberating in the small boat. Noelle and Sol were frozen by my side while I put a smile on my face, not wanting to appear rude.
He must have realized how stiff the air had grown, because he pulled back his hood. My eyes darted to his face, and for a second, I forgot to breathe.
He looked… normal. His features were sharp and clean, his skin pale against the dark cloak, and his hair, a messy brown, fell into ce along with his hood. His most questionable feature was his eyes. It was still yellow like thest time. However, paired with everything else, it didn’t look so strange.
“Handsome,” Noelle whispered.
Sol and I both snapped our heads toward her at once.
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“Noelle,<b>” </b><b>I </b>whispered.
Noelle flushed and quickly shook her head, waving her hands. “Sorry! I didn’t mean to say that out loud.”
I narrowed my eyes at her, but the man just chuckled, brushing it off.
Still, there was something familiar about him, though I couldn’t ce it.
His face had that look, the one angels are painted with. But I had learned a long time ago that people who looked like angels often had the sharpest fangs. That, more than his yellow eyes, kept my guard up.
“Mind if I sit?” he asked, his deep voice rolling out easily.
We all exchanged nces, and before we coulde up with a decision, he had lowered himself onto the bench opposite us.
“Let me introduce myself,” he said, smiling lightly. “I’m Kyle Rose.”
“Rose?” I muttered before I could stop myself.
“Yes,” he chuckled, “Kyle Rose from Montrose. Ironic, isn’t it?”
Heughed like he was sharing some kind of joke with us, speaking so casually that I wondered if maybe I was just being prejudiced.
“I’m Sol,” Sol finally said, leaning forward, trying to sound polite but still wary.
“Noelle,” Noelle followed quickly, brushing her hair back nervously.
Then his yellow eyes locked onto me.
“And you are?” he asked.
<b>I </b>swallowed, shifting Ca slightly in my arms as she stirred. “Tessa,” I answered simply.
His lips curved into a smile. “Nice to meet you all.”
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The atmosphere turned silent once more, so I asked a question to <b>fill </b><b>the </b><b>silence</b>, “What brings you to rc?” I asked.
“Business,” he said smoothly. “I have some business there. You know humans <b>and </b>their overconsumption. It’s easy to exploit them.”
The bluntness of his tone caught me off guard, but then Sol let out a chuckle, <b>and </b>even Noelle stifled augh. Against my better judgment, I found myself smiling just a little.
Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all.
However, I found myself feeling worried once more when his gaze slid toward Ca. Even though I found his impression to be better than before, I adjusted her in my arms so her face was tucked safely against me, hidden from his line of sight.
“Your daughter?” he asked softly.
I hesitated for a second, then gave a small nod.
“She’s pretty,” he said, and his eyes flicked back to mine. “The two of you are.”
I pursed my lips, not sure what to make of that.
Meanwhile, I could feel Noelle and Sol’s grins burning into the side of my face. I wanted to elbow them both, but my hands were upied.
“Thank you,” I managed, keeping my voice even.
“I can tell the two of you have been through a lot together,” he said suddenly.
<i>My </i>eyebrows furrowed. “What do you mean by that?”
He only smiled faintly. Before I could press on, the captain’s voice rang out —“Docking at rc!”
The <i>boat </i>jolted slightly as we neared the wooden nks of the port. <i>Kyle </i><i>stood</i>, pulling his hood back over his head.
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“You know wizards,” he said with a shrug. “We just… know these things<b>.</b><b>” </b>
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And with that, he turned and stepped away, disappearing into the flow of <b>people </b>disembarking.
I looked at his retreating figure, unsettled, before Ca stirred against me. Her <b>tiny </b>hand tugged at my shirt, and she mumbled groggily, “Home, Mommy?”
“Yes,” I whispered. “We’re home.”
Noelle, however, wasn’t about to let things slide.
“I think that wizard has the hots for you,” she said in a sing–song voice.
My eyes flew wide. “What are you talking about?”
“I don’t know,” she said with a shrug, a grin tugging at her lips. “You’re just too popr, Tessa. Owen, he who shall not be named, and now Kyle.”
“Noelle!”
Her grin grew mischievous. “Ah, I envy you so much.”
I groaned, wishing I could throw her overboard.