2/2 Chapter 00a # 25 BCAUS Chapter 0010 Violet I waited for him to respond or protest , but he stared back at me without saying a word . More fires to put out ? his tone was wry , but I nodded . It shouldnt take me long . Give me two days . I glowered at Theodore , and he grinned . You like rushing me ? Maybe I dont want to miss you too much . I scoffed and waved him off . Ill be in Midnight in two days . Under promise and over deliver ? He asked , his voice lilting with an oddly boyish hope . Kincaid opened the door . Theres a lot to be done in Midnight , you know ? Im sure . 11 Arent you forgetting something ? I stopped , frowning at him . He tilted his head to the table where Id left the ring . I eyed it and went back for it before I could slide it on my finger , he caught my hand . The warmth of him so close eased the pain shooting through me . He pulled me close and I caught sight of Dahlias surprised expression as he held the ring in his hand . I may really think you dont like it if you take it off again . I looked up at him , meeting his gaze . There was something teasing in his gaze , but he was serious , too . I didnt let myself think much more about it . At least , not until he leaned down , staring into my eyes . I felt him slowly start to slide the ring on as he murmured , Dont take it off again . My heart was racing . My stomach flipped . Red light flickered in his eyes , and he lifted my hand to kiss it , smiling . It really does look the way I imagined on your hand . That sent a jolt of emotion through me . I pulled my hand back as if hed burned me and turned back to the door . I scoffed . No one but us is here . Lets save the performance for the audience . Two days . With that I left him chuckling softly to himself . I had two days to get ahead of Lucas and to get Lily out of Darkmoon before all hell broke Chapter 000 loose . +25 BONUS Lily had been my best friend since we were children . Now , she was my gamma and in a unique position to be used against me and all of Darkmoon . I saw Kincaid in my rearview mirror . With any luck , wed get there before Lucas had a chance to even think about entering , but I was still nervous . I wasnt sure if Lucas knew about the key , but he knew about the vault . The key was to the Donovan familys vault in the Capital Bank where our legacy medal was stored . It was the ultimate pardon from the throne , no matter the crime , but it could only be used once . I kept it in a lockbox in my office at home . Now that Lucas was making moves to take Darkmoon , I had to cut off any chance that he could get to it . More pressing than that was the land I was bidding for . Lucas knew about it , and while he had real business with the land I was after , it wouldnt stop him from using Twining Rivers few resources to buy it to spite me . The land was crucial for Darkmoons new business venture . Even if he took it over as acting alpha of Darkmoon , he wouldnt know how to execute the plan , and it would just be a waste . I pulled to a stop , popped the lid on the potion that Kincaid had given me , and drank it as I got out of the car . I started the timer on my watch and hurried inside . Maybe an hour . I had to move fast . I stepped through the front door as Kincaid pulled up behind me . Lily ? I frowned , waiting for her , but she didnt seem to be there . Just as well . I pulled out my phone to call her and headed up the stairs . You had better be calling me because we need to hide his body . I laughed . I could always trust Lily to be on my side , and shed hated Lucas from the day she met him . I should have taken it as a sign then . No , thats not what Im calling for . Where are you ? Im headed back to the estate . I need you to do something for me and it does not involve killing you think you can handle that ? what is it that you need from me , Alpha . Title: Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation," a young woman finds herself without a home after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend of four years. Following state policy, she is unexpectedly matched with a billionaire spouse, forever altering the course of her life. Amidst themes of love, resilience, and newfound wealth, readers are drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. As the protagonist navigates her new reality alongside her billionaire partner, the complexities of their relationship unfold against the backdrop of opulent mansions and hidden secrets waiting to be revealed. What sets this modern romance apart is its unique blend of sweet romance and the intriguing dynamics between contract lovers in a contemporary setting. Fans of CEO romances will find themselves captivated by the unfolding tale that promises unexpected twists and heartfelt moments. Dive into this enchanting story, available to read at CrushReel, and discover a world where love knows no bounds.