Kylian's POV I was a mess as I was stepping back to Ryder's study. There was no means of telling what would happen if he had just found out that I had been screwing his so-called mistress. That would be more disrespectful than a slap across the face. I was trying all that I could to keep myself from showing any signs that could evoke suspicions. I took deep breaths as I was trying my very best not to allow myself to lose my composure. There were just too many things that made me feel like I would get caught at once. Before I could step in to see what was going on, Ryder was already staring in my direction with a look that had me feeling like I was about to lose my position as his aide. “Where have you been?” I felt myself melting, as he threw that question at me. It was hard for

