#Chapter 26 The Snake in the Garden

“Thank you both so much for everything you have done for us,” Nikolas said, placing his hand over mine. I smiled and placed my other hand over his. “It’s no problem, really,” I said. Andrew nodded in agreement. “You two deserve all the happiness in the world,” I continued, looking from Nikolas to Eliza and back again. “But you have both gone above and beyond what anyone else in your position would have done,” Nikolas insisted. He squeezed my hand. His earnest gratitude brought tears to my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away. “I don’t want you to worry another moment about those dresses,” Nikolas continued. “My company will take care of all of them, and Eliza and I will personally see to the most challenging damages.” He turned so that his eyes met Andrew’s. “Especially your daughter’s, Alpha King.” Andrew smiled, but he waved off the formality. “Please, call me Andrew. And thank you.” Nikolas returned his attention to me. “I hope that this will grow into a per