This surveillance still cannot prove that Ashley wanted to frame Aurora.”
After a long silence, Ferris said in a low voice, “After all, these are just footage from the corridor.”
fuh. “Believe evidence” my ass.
Everyone was shocked, several surprised glances cast toward them.
le wasn’t wrong- there was no surveillance in the restroom, so the corridor footage could only suggest what happened inside, not serve as direct evidence.
jut any reasonable person could see that I was innocent.
And just moments ago, Ferris had been so ruthless toward me, as if he had already determined I was the thief.
erris withdrew his gaze from the screen and said softly: “This might be a misunderstanding, but Aurora, don’t be so impulsive in the future.”
his casual dismissal cut through my heart like a dull blade.
ven now, he was still protecting her.
he matter ended, my suspicion was cleared, and the crowd gradually dispersed. The noisy throng receded like a tide, leaving only scattered footsteps under the im lights and the lingering tension in the air.
stood by the window at the end of the corridor, feeling something pressing on my chest – I couldn’t tell if it was relief or exhaustion.
drian walked over and stopped beside me.
le didn’t speak first as usual, just joined me in looking at the rolling mountain silhouettes in the distance. That was the boundary connecting Silver Moon and
lack Mountain.
When are you coming to Black Mountain?”
Ie finally spoke, his voice low with a hint of restraint.
glanced at him and said softly: “Soon.”
lis gaze deepened.
smiled slightly, “After what happened today… Ferris should come looking for me to ‘chat soon. I’ll lay everything out with him.”
He won’t let you go easily.” Adrian narrowed his eyes, his voice growing colder, “But he no longer has a choice.”
didn’t respond, just lowered my head to tidy my hair that had been messed by the wind, “I’ll handle this matter.”
Adrian nodded lightly.
He looked at me, his expression as if he wanted to swallow some words, yet also as if he might explode if he held them back any longer.
‘Aurora.”
He called my name, more seriously than ever before.
“Hmm?” Before I could lift my head, he cupped the back of my neck.
Before I could react, that familiar, burning presence crashed into my world.
His kiss fell without hesitation, carrying an Alpha’s unique possession and declaration. Our lips and tongues intertwined as he claimed me freely, like a beast’s instinct finally unleashed after long suppression.
1 froze for a moment, my heartbeat racing like drumbeats, almost forgetting to breathe.
His palm was burning and powerful against my back, preventing me from retreating, as if he wouldn’t allow me to escape again.
After a long while, he slowly released me, his forehead resting lightly against mine.
He spoke in a low, husky voice: “When you get to Black Mountain, I want you to give me a formal answer.”
I was stunned.
He chuckled softly, his eyes dark and burning: “This time, I won’t let you go.”
Wind blew into the corridor, carrying a faint scent of pine.
He turned and left. I knew he had work to do in this area and had come here specifically to see me.
He hadn’t expected to witness this drama upon arrival.
I sighed wearily. Milo came over to comfort me with a few words, and I thanked him sincerely, not forgetting that he had firmly chosen to believe me from the beginning.
“Don’t mention it, Aurora.”
Milo said, approaching with genuine concern. “Are you really okay? You look very tired.”
I looked up, meeting his sincere gaze.
Suddenly, a man appearing not far behind them interrupted, his tone obviously cold.
“What, is Mr. Ellison also interested in her?”
I didn’t need to look to know who it was, but I no longer wanted to face Ferris at this moment.
Ashley had carefully orchestrated this humiliation, which was painful enough, but the most devastating blow came from Ferris himself.
Milo smiled slightly mockingly, glancing at Ferris, “Alpha Ferris, shouldn’t you be by your heartbroken companion’s side right now? She must really need your
comfort.”
Ferris ignored Milo’s words and walked straight up to us.
He possessively grabbed my arm, “I need to talk to her.”
