The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 1004

Once Irene opened the door, she found Zachary tiptoeing back to her room.

She called out to him, "Where have you been?"

Zachary turned around and smiled. "Nowhere."

"Did anyone tell you that I called you?" Irene asked him.

An unnatural reaction appeared on Zachary's face, and he somehow looked awkward. "You called me?"

"Yes I did," Irene told him with no uncertainty, "and it was a woman who answered, saying you were taking a shower. I told her to tell you to call me back when you're done. She didn't tell you, did she?"

Zachary chuckled. "Nope, she didn't."

"Are you serious about her?" Irene asked her.

Zachary walked over and sat on the couch. "What do you mean?"

"The woman who answered my call," Irene said.

Zachary appeared nonchalant. "She's just a woman. What's with the seriousness? Just need to satisfy my physical needs."

Irene frowned, speechless. "Giving up on yourself, are you?"

"No, but I'm no saint who's above worldly needs," Zachary said seriously. "Is it really so terrible, sleeping with one?"

He was sleeping around?! Irene certainly found it unacceptable!

"Are all men like you?" she asked.

"More or less!" Zachary shrugged, before adding, "Isaac doesn't because he's not like most men. He has restraint."

Irene snorted. "You're either covering up for him or covering up for yourself with the last part."

"Well, it's been a while since you've been with him," Zachary said. "Don't you know what he's like?"

Despite her complaint, Irene had faith in Isaac. "Just do what you will!"

She got up, ready to go back to her room.

It was late, and she needed to sleep.

Zachary stopped her. "Why did you call me?"

Irene smacked herself on the forehead. How could she have forgotten?

Turning back toward Zachary, she said, "We're moving back to the castle. Help make the arrangements."

"Is it safe there?" he asked.

"Stan called me, saying that the crisis is over."

"Alright, I'll make the arrangements."