After I Torched Alive, My Alpha Went crazy novel Chapter 114

I was excited when Carlos invited me over to his house. I thought it would be a great chance to relax and catch up with him and Faye, who I knew missed me. As I stepped inside, the cozy living room welcomed me. The room was filled with the delicious smell of freshly baked cookies. Everything felt perfect until things took a funny turn.

When I walked in, I spotted a wall filled with family photos. Most of them showed Carlos in goofy moments from his childhood, and I couldn’t help but laugh at one picture where he wore a silly costume at a Halloween party. Just as I was getting lost in my thoughts, Carlos walked in and caught me staring. "Yeah, I was quite the catch back then, wasn’t I?" he teased, making my cheeks heat up.

Then Faye burst into the room, full of energy and ready to spill secrets. "Grace, did you know Carlos used to wear his superhero cape everywhere? Even to bed!" she exclaimed, laughing so hard that I felt my face turn crimson. Carlos shot her a playful look, as if to say, "What can I do? I was a hero!"

Things got even more awkward when Faye suddenly asked, "So, when are you and Carlos going to make it official?" I nearly choked on my cookie. I fumbled for words, my mind racing. If I had known I’d face such embarrassing questions, I might have thought twice about coming over. Instead, I wished I could disappear into the floor, feeling a mix of amusement and embarrassment swirling inside me.

But why would Faye ask me that question? Carlos has a fiancee... Is there a secret here?

That night, Faye’s playful words remained in my mind as I headed home, but I quickly brushed them off as it was just a harmless teasing. Just as I drifted into sleep, ready for a peaceful morning, an unexpected sound shattered the quiet of the next day.

The next morning, a loud crash jolted me awake. My heart pounded as I realized it was the sound of breaking glass. I sat up, listening, then hurried to check. Almost every glass surface in the house was smashed. Shards were everywhere, glinting in the dim light. "Nathan!" I spat out his name angrily, assuming he was behind this. "I swear, if this is one of your pranks…" With my blood boiling, I rushed downstairs and flung the front door open, ready to confront him. But there was no one. The silence made the mess feel even more ominous.

We decided on scented candles, something that felt thoughtful but neutral. I picked one with a deep, warm scent, thinking Carlos would like it. Cyrus held up a light blue candle. "Mummy, this color reminds me of him!" he said with certainty. "Alright, blue it is," I smiled, and we headed to Carlos’s house.

When we arrived, the housekeeper welcomed us warmly. I felt a little more at ease. Soon, Faye came over, inviting me to wander in the garden while Cyrus played nearby.

As I walked around, I noticed a familiar figure among the guests—a young woman I’d seen in the garden before. She noticed me watching and smiled, a knowing glint in her eyes. "Who is that?" I whispered to Faye, unable to hide my curiosity. "That’s Odette," Faye replied, her tone light. The name sent a chill down my spine. Odette… the name of Carlos’s fiancée. I felt my expression shift, and Faye noticed.