My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 155

"Your phone blew up or something! I was so worried about you; I had people track your phone's IP all night. It ended up showing you were at the Marlowe Manor in Everglade!

I drove seven hours straight to get here, and on the way, I’ve imagined all the terrible things that might’ve happened to you. Seeing you safe and sound now, I'm just so relieved, Xan. From now on, please let me know where you're going, okay? Don't make me worry again."

Matthew's voice cracked with emotion, and he reached out to hug her, but Xanthea stopped him with a hand, "Uh, Matt, there are people around."

"Oh, right, I got a bit carried away! So, Xan, let's head back to Crestwood. Your folks are waiting for you at home; they’re worried sick!"

"What? You told my parents?"

"Yeah, I was freaking out last night; I called everyone I could think of."

Xanthea rolled her eyes secretly. Great, now everyone must know about her embarrassing ordeal of being kidnapped by Orion.

In the lobby, Orion emerged from the open kitchen, his eyes unblinkingly fixed on Matthew's hands as they gripped Xanthea's shoulders, his gaze deep and inscrutable.

Leonard, noticing him, shot an annoyed glance at the servants who had failed to stop Matthew, and then turned to Xanthea with a smile.

"Xan, why don't you stay for breakfast? Today’s dishes are plenty, and they’re cooked by Orion himself. I've been his friend for years and never had the pleasure of trying his homemade dishes. You're in for a treat!"

At the mention of Orion's name, Matthew swiftly turned around, his face paling at the sight.