Chapter 45

Theo slowly lowered his foot. He walked to Reyna's side and gently pulled her behind him, his movements filled with ultimate tenderness and protection. "Are you okay?" He had wanted to make a move for a while now. Reyna was momentarily stunned after seeing Nathan get kicked away. But she quickly recovered and let out a short, amused laugh. "I'm fine." Theo looked at her reddened wrist where she'd been grabbed, his eyes darkening. He thought he should have put more force into that kick earlier. Then, he turned around to face the shocked guests and the disheveled Nathan on the floor. His voice was ice-cold and clear, echoing throughout the entire hall. "Let me reintroduce everyone to someone." He gently placed his hand on Reyna's shoulder. His pride and love for her were unmistakable as he said, "This is my sister, Reyna Wood. She's the only daughter of the Wood family of Jexford, the one we've been searching for 18 years!" The entire hall erupted in chaos. Sister? The Wood fam