Rise of the Banished She-Wolf (Evelyn) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

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moved to stand beside Lydia, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. ‘Gregory has been telling me about the history between our

families. Things I never knew.”

Lydia’s gaze softened as she looked at me. “You’re doing very well, Evelyn. Just like Isabel would do.”

1 leaned against her shoulder, feeling a rush of affection for this woman who had been my constant through so much upheaval. “No, Lydia. You’re the remarkable one. You’ve guarded the Sterling legacy all these years.”

Lydia’s weathered hand came up to stroke my hair, a gesture so familiar it made my chest ache with tenderness.

That evening, after Gregory had left and the mansion had quieted, I called Devon. This new development with Gregory warranted his attention, especially given our concerns about The Crimson organization.

I was drying my hair when Devon arrived, slipping into my room like a shadow. His arms encircled my waist from behind, his lips pressing against my forehead in greeting.

“You’re already showered and waiting for me,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble against my skin. “I should be flattered.*

Heat rushed to my cheeks. “You’re late. I was getting ready for bed.”

“If I’d arrived any earlier, you might have still been in the shower.” His fingers traced lazy circles on my hip. “And I don’t think I could

have resisted joining you.”

The blush spread down my neck at his words, and I swatted his hand playfully. “Stop teasing me.”

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I met his gaze steadily. Do you think that’s a mistake?”

Devon considered for a moment. “The fact that The Crimson approached you directly instead of through him suggests they re working Independently. Gregory might genuinely want to distance himself from them.

“You think I could use him to find out who’s behind The Crimson?“I asked, surprised by the suggestion.

“Possibly.” Devon’s fingers traced the line of my jaw. “But you need to be careful. Any move you make, tell me first. Promise me that,

Evelyn.”

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