My Guardian Married My Sister But I’m His Alpha Chapter 19
Francesca had publicly lied, pushing her toward a man with unresolved legal ties to another woman.
Back then, she hadn’t seemed the least bit concerned about Chiara being manipulated.
But now that Sterling had appeared, she was suddenly worried.
Not for Chiara.
She was worried that with Ironwood’s protection, Chiara would no longer be so easy to control.
Chiara turned her phone facedown on the bed.
Outside, the city lights burned just as they had the night before.
But tonight felt different.
Tonight, an Ironwood Alpha’s room and his Guardian stood watch next door.
She didn’t belong to Ironwood, but for the first time in a long time, someone had acknowledged her right to say no.
The next morning, the front desk called to say someone was waiting for her in the lobby.
Chiara changed and went downstairs.
The moment the elevator doors opened, she saw Francesca.
She wore a beige trench coat, her hair pinned back with a single pearl clip.
She looked, as always, like the gentle, polished older sister no one could ever find fault with.
The instant she saw Chiara, she stood and took her hand.
“Chiara. Mom asked me to check on you. Yesterday was my fault. I thought it would just be a simple meal with Tucker.”
“You thought?” Chiara pulled her hand away. “Or you agreed for me?”