Chapter 50

“Christine, I need you to get her for me,” were the first words out of my mouth once I was able to calm my breathing.

Christine raised a brow and crossed her arms over her chest. I wasn’t sure if she wanted to smack me or yell at me or walk away- possibly all three. She heaved a heavy sigh as she leaned back a little to see what was happening. I did the same and it was still the same scene, Ryker was talking animatedly with Audrey but I could also see that he was looking around to see where she had come from.

I quickly hid beneath the pillar once more, “Please,” I begged, “Before he asks who her mother is and she mentions me. I’m not ready to see him. or tell him.”

Christine rolled her eyes but she walked into the garden without another word. I hid behind the pillar so that I was covered but I could still see and hear what was going on. As she walked towards the duo, Ryker lifted up his head and saw her.

He stood to his feet and gave her a small but respectful bow which Christine acknowledged with a small nod. She placed a hand on Audrey’s shoulder and I saw Ryker’s eyes narrow slightly as he took in the scene. “Audrey, I think you should go inside now.” Christine said with no room for arguments, “Everyone is waiting for you to eat.”

“I’m sorry,” her eyes fell, “I was just talking to my new friend. His name is Riley.”

Ryker chuckled under his breath, “My name is Ryker, little one.”

My heart warmed at the way he spoke to her and the wide smile she gave to him. She had barely met him but she was already enamored by him. Imagine if she knew he was her father, imagine if he knew that she was his daughter.

My wolf nudged me towards them, nudged me to tell him that was his child but I couldn’t. Not after everything that happened, I couldn’t bring myself to do it. He doesn’t deserve that little girl, no matter how amazing she might be or how much he might seem to love her.

“Are you her mum?” Ryker asked suddenly and I saw Christine turn to him.

“No,” she said simply and didn’t offer up any more answers. Instead, she

turned to Audrey, “Go inside now, you shouldn’t be talking to strangers.”

Audrey bristled at the chiding but she knew that Christine was right. She might be young but she knows her status and I have tried to teach her to be careful because people are always trying to attack the palace and the royal family. I wouldn’t want her to wander into a situation that she shouldn’t be in just because of her curiosity.She waved to Ryker and turned around to disappear into the palace.copy right hot novel pub