Chapter45:

CHAPTER 45. COME STAY WITH ME RYDER “Do you know the woman in the video?!“ The first question was thrown at me. The aggressive camera flashes would be frightening to someone who wasn't used to it, but I was. Standing on the podium, I tried to maintain a poker face.  “Yes, I do,“ My reply slid right out. It was hard to keep the emotions out of my words. “What's your relationship with the woman in the video?!“ As much as I wanted the whole world to know that Hara was my mate, I knew more than anyone that this wasn't the right time to say that.  “You'll find out soon,“ That was my reply instead, and it seemed to tick them off. “Does that mean the claims made by Ma'am Ciara are true?!“ “Are you really bewitched?! Is that why you're after her even though she's pregnant for another?!“ “Is she the reason behind the flood?!“ Their questions came rapidly, leaving me no room to reply. They all had something to say, and it's worse that they seem to be believing Ciara's trash. “It seems your relat