Chapter 87 The She–Wolf
Christophies account Adeline up from the couch and tossed her mer his sheubler.
it wasn’t all they were hallway spots that she realized what was happening, and her face turned and
“Aren’t you tired?”
How could he be, whenches curves were constantly calling his name? Besides, this type of workout was nothing to him.
Upon hearing this, Adeline started flailing and in an attempt to escape, However, Christopher gave her a light stap on the backside, a warning to stop strzeling. Once inside the bedroom, he tossed her onto the bed Towering over her, he grinned. “Are you tired!
Adeline nodded fervently. She desperately used her eyes to convey how tired she was. Yet, this only got him even more worked up, and he leaned closet.
Before she could respond, he had crnover all of her clothes, leaving her have under his board gaze.
just an he was about to take the next step, bis phone rang. Nevertheless, be ignored it, comminuing to bin his gaze intober.
However, the persistent ringing was beginning to pain the mood
With a flushed face, Adeline gently nudged him to pick up the phone
Chistopher stood up reluctantly, his expression dark as he answered the call curtly.
Although Adeline couldn’t hear the other person, she noticed his face becoming more sopimus. B After hanging up. Christopher pulled a blanket over her exposed body. “I’m sorry 1 need to go.” Adelino blinked, stunned, Was he going to love her hanging like this?
By now
the heat and longing in his eyes had completely faded away.
When she didn’t respond, Christopher began hesitantly, “Tonight
“You won’t be home?” she shed for blan
eline’s heart sank Wrapping the blanket tighter around herself, a averted her gaze. “Go ahead.”
Christopher looked at her longingly Vait for me here. With that, be it in a hurry, leaving the villa erily silent.
The only sound that could be heard was the clock ticking on the wall, echoing faintly with her heartbeat.
Adeline burrowed deeper into the salt bed, clutching the blanket as she closed her eyes. Christopher had always been the one in charge when it came to sex, and he would never stop until he was satisfied
So, she couldn’t help but wonder what could possibly be important enough for him to stop hallway and leave,
Whoever it was must be very important to him.
adeline dared not think deeper as an ampoken name lingered in the back of her mind. She smiled bitterly as unshed tears stung her eyes. When had she becomes emotionally Ged to Christopher? The feelings she had once buried so deeply were beginning to spill over.
In a hospital room, several m
several machines we
were flashing, their screens displaying various diga.
butode the com, Christopher was about to light a cigarette but paused.
Dr. Griffin Mike was a tall man dressed in a white Tabcoat, a pair of glasses adorning his face.
“We called because she had a seare coughing lik earlier. We immediately administered treatment, so she’s stable now”
Charophet exhaled in relied and turned to peer into the room. Through the large glass window, he could see a gray woll lying on a cot. She was asleep, looking gentle and docile as eyes. “What caused the coughing?” he asked.
“There was a problem with her bungs and windpipe,” Grittin ausered. “We’ve given has some medication, in the should be fine now.”
it takes to
“Ever since she came here, Monica’s health has been deteriorating “Christopher’s eyes remained fixed on the wolf, his turning resoluteed you guys to do whatever it tal
tend her life
*Mr. Lambert.” Guillus heated. “Wolves typically live up to 2 years Monica is already 16–that’s so in human yeaLL
He continued, “She’s too old. Even if we use the best technology, we might only be able to extend her life for a few more years. Still, her body is on its last legs”
Deface prining to the country, Chitopher had purchased thousands of acres of land on the outskirts of the city to build Bundes Besidence.
The estate housed some of the best veterinarians and biologists. No one could have guessed that all of that was merely for a she–wolf.
Christopher first brought here when she was in her prime and fall of energy. She loved the sanctuary but her and would roam the tificial forest firely However, within two years, her health began to decline, and her samma and speed waned
Het once–vibrant split was long co
Mayor İlluesses became frequent and, now; the medical train’s meticulous rare was the only thing keeping bei Death was a natural part of ble, and nobody could change that Christopher understood that, but he refused toncepi le Snapping the unlit cigarette in hall, he asked quietly, “Will she feel better if I put her back where she cane Iran? Would shave longer if he returned her coher pack?
Geitlin shook his head. “She’s be with you do on long that she’s lost her wild instinsides, altering with you eats, the only catties the scent of humans now He contoured explaining. “If you release her Tork like the wild nove, no park will accept her. They inghit men attack hey *
Histopher kerethi gure, hiverpression upeace Thebepler als I want her to livel
sering, bus sitamant he was, failile danced at Munka and molded solemnly, “lude gatonul ”
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Tandthed his head back slightly, his face devoid of mrmation.
In a spacious hotel suite, the armosphere was stack and quiet. The only suster of light there was a crystal chandelier.
A man, dreaed in a siniple Mackahit and matek ng panis, unbuttoned his collar agitatedy. He leaned hi
Several ice bucket at the table in front of him as empty bottles lay scattered across the table.
He swiftly downed another shot, his eyes distant as he lost himself in thoughts. A suffocating i
Suddenly, Sean and Dorothy hurriedly posted the door open and walked into the com. Upan sering the boules dinering the table, Sean frommet, “but you drink all of this?”
Christopher kept quiet, seemingly drunk Dorothy immediately walked over to him, placing her hands on his arm.
“What’s wrong, Christopher? Why did you drink so much?”
loneliness was enveloping him.
Christopher pulled his arm away wordlessly, going her completely. Instead, he turned his attention to Sean “What’s he doing he
Sean hesitated “A batch of new bikes just came in, so we were checking them out ”
Dorothy happened to be in the shop when Christopher called Sean out for a drink. She insisted on tagging along, and Sean couldn’t push her away.
Christopher’s hostile acude cung her. “Do you really hate sering me that much, Christopher?”
She pred a bite. “You’ve changed so much lately. You don’Leven hang out with in anymore, and you’ve completely stoppeditingkes.” “Have 17” Christopher glanced at her lily. “I’ve always been this way. I do whatever I want, whenever I want to
Docochy froze. “Aren’t we friends? Why are you treating me
“Triends?” Christopher sneezed and slowly leaned elter
Dorothy’s breath caught, her heart pounding as his handsome face drew neat.
Abruptly, his hand clamped down on the back of her neck, the pain instantly palling her back to reality. With an unyielding grip, he showed her toward the table.
Dorothy’s eyes widened, and she screamed in fright
“Christopher!” Sean shouted, alarmed.
Christopher stopped short, leaving her forehead about an inch away from the table. Just then, his key yoke rang sut
“Dorothy, did you 1 vally think I wouldn’t find out what you did?”
Unable to move her head, tears welled up, and she cried, “I don’t know what you’re
His grip tightened. “Thate liars.”
talking about?”
Tears streamed down her face as she cried out in pain, “I swear, I don’t know what you’re saying!”
Christopher chuckled manacingly. “You’re the one who gave Adeline Farmler Residence’s adderss, aren’t you?“
Upon hearing this, Dorothy’s body siffened. Even Sean looked taken aback.
1-1_I didn’t,” she stuttered, her tears falling onto the table.
“Did you think I wouldn’s find out?” Christopher’s
left no room for argument. Then, he releasedher abruptly, letting her fall to the floor.
She landed in a heap, her legs feeling like Jelly, Looking up, she met his disdainful gaze and faint smile.
“Did you really think I didn’t mow about your little tricks? I only ignored them because of what happened a year ago, but you just had to drag Farmer Residence to this.”
Touring over her, he raised an eyebrow. “What were you trying to do, Dorothy?”
Tears streaked her face. She had just been unwilling to accept that she hadn’t gotten a chance to win his heart
“I wasn’t up to anything.” She locked at him. “I just felt angry that you’d abandon your friends and hobbies just because of Adaline.”
Christopher’s lipa curved into a mocking smile. “So? Don’t tell me you think those really matter to me.”
Her breath hitched after hearing this
what about Adeline Keller?ts she important to you?
Christopher’s eyes darkened, but he remained ent
Dorothy pressed, “Who’s more important to you? Her or that girl?”
Christopher studied her for a moment before crouching down. Amused, he told her, “Don’t assume you get to question me just because you gave me a kidney.”
His words hit her like a bucket of cold water, leaving her freezing despite the August warmth.
“I’ve given you enough opportunties to thine over the past year,“Christopher smirked. “I even gave you five million dollars as compensation in’t that enough?”
His brutal words made her finally understand that Christopher was a heartless man, and there was no way he would geally care about someone
Dorothy staggered to her feet, standing shakily. She tamed to Christopher with reddened eyes
His words had shared her dreams
don’t belong
same circle. Thank you for making me realize that.”
Watching her leave, sean sat down and asked worldly, “Don’t you think that was a bit too harsh?
Chigher in a garette. “She crossed the line.”
Sean was curious whether Christopher was referring to Funker Residence or Adeline, but he didn’t ask
ingread, he glanced at the e ay berties lying around. “Did something happen at Parnder Residence?”
Christopher hadn’t felt it earlier, but the alcohol was starting to kick in, and be could del a beadache setting in
He slowly exhaled a pull of smoke. “What did you find out?”
Sean pulled out a small plastic bag with a black
device and handed it to him
The prints on this match your uncle’s secretary.” Sean’s expression was camber. “It seems like your uncle is involved is ribs, allecall”
Chandoplier’s eyes dackened” asked my housekeeper, and the only people who visited my place recently were him and his seray.”
“What on earth is he up tod
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Christopher didn’t answer immediately, his thoughts clearly elsewhere.
“By the way, when is Scott coming back?” Sean asked, changing the subject.
“Soon,” Christopher replied.
Sean gave him a knowing grin. “Things are going to get a lot more exciting when he’s back.”
Christopher glanced at him. Ignoring the comment, he ordered, “Call Adeline. Tell her I’m drunk and I need her to pick me up.
Sean was puzzled since Christopher was clearly sober. “But you’re not.”
Christopher extinguished his cigarette. “I said I am.”
