#Chapter 345: The Houseguest

Olivia The banquet had drawn to a close, the candles were flickering low, and I was eager to get back to the twins. Nathan, however, had something urgent come up with his Beta. “Sorry, Liv,” he said, looking apologetic. “I have some pack business to deal with. One of our import suppliers is throwing a royal fit because a document got lost in transit. I have to resign everything and get it back out ASAP.” “Don’t worry,” I said, giving his hand a squeeze. “Just get home before it’s too late, okay?” “I will,” Nathan reassured me. “Oh, and hey, can you take Uncle Edward back with you? Show him around the house?” The thought of walking back alone with Edward unsettled me in a strange and inexplicable way, but Nathan was giving me that pleading look—one he knew I couldn’t easily refuse. “Alright, fine. But just so you know, you owe me one.” Nathan grinned. “Deal. Love you.” “Love you too.” The walk back to the villa was short, but it felt much longer. Edward tried to