Damien quickly filled everyone else in on what had happened since I’d met my mate. They all seemed shocked. I couldn’t keep my eyes off of her face, memorizing every line, every curve. She looked so broken. I hated her father for making her feel like she couldn’t love me.
I’d heard about him from Rebecca and Sebastian over the years. I already hated him, but now I wanted to rip his throat out.
‘THEN LET’S DO IT!’ Malik shouted, ‘AND MATE WILL BE OURS!’
I noticed that Adeline’s hand was cold as I held her closer to me. I quickly pulled off my tux jacket and draped it over her, making sure to brush my fingers against her neck. She seemed shocked by the gesture but smiled at me and said thank you.
Goddess, her smile did things to me, she was so beautiful, even with makeup running down her
