#Chapter 179

Theodore’s POV Eva and I exited the carriage while the one Dahila rode in continued along the road. “Where is she going?” Eva seethed. “I sent her along to take care of some Beta business on her own so that I could have time alone with my mate,” I offered her my elbow with a smile I knew she wouldn’t be able to resist. Of course, it was a lie. I hated that I had to send Dahlia over to the land Violet had purchased for the Shelter Project to check on the progress without me. But I couldn’t risk Eva seeing that I was still moving forward with it since she had reacted so poorly before. That, and she would surely report the progress to Owen. Just two more weeks until the whole country knew about our plans for the Shelter Project, but until then, we needed it kept secret. The lie did the trick though, Eva’s expression softening as she dutifully interlocked her arm with mine. “And where exactly is our alone time taking place?” she asked as she eyed the muddy path I set us dow