From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 139

Adolphus picked up a strawberry and held it out for Laurinda. She took a bite, then he popped the rest into his mouth. The way he did it was so smooth and easy, anyone from Cabinda would probably think he was a completely different person.

“I need to figure something out,” Laurinda said quietly. “Did he find out I’m not really an Austin on his own, or did someone else tell him? I need to know if those people are back.”

She lowered her gaze, but there was a dangerous glint in her dark eyes. If those people were trying to mess with her again, she wasn’t just going to stand by and let it happen.

Adolphus couldn’t see her eyes, but he felt a shift in the air around her. It was a vibe—like she was ready to burn everything down if she had to.

Laurinda never told him the whole truth about her past, but from what he’d picked up, her parents were far from ordinary.

He got up, walked over to her, and pulled her into his arms. His voice was gentle. “Don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere.”

Wrapped up in his warmth, Laurinda felt her guard drop. She hugged him back, not knowing how long she’d get to hold onto this feeling, but for now, she felt safe. It was like drifting and finally finding solid ground.

***

Laurinda and Adolphus showed up at the prison together. But because Aiken had asked, only Laurinda was allowed to go in with the guard to the meeting room.

When Aiken walked in, Laurinda almost didn’t recognize him. He looked thin and drained, older than Baily, with none of his old confidence left.

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