lla'

ready. I sighed when I saw that it was just 7:09 a.m. I let out a deep breath, and my eyes

d dropped the mop to the floor as she tri

do the same thing. I hope your night was great

ad sent Jace last night to deliver the clothes to me. I would

ckly to reach his room, as the clothes were revealing.

s knew my face already and didn't stop me. And then, I saw him sitting on his king-siz

when I saw those green eyes again. That broad smirk.

ust sat there, watching me labor in front of him. I mopped the floor. I dusted the chairs and rearranged them. I arra

ck when I didn't hear a word from him. His green eyes d

the bed. He stood at a close range to me, and I knew it was time to set the bed. I woul

that my face was staring at him. Fear gripped my heart as I stifled a gasp.

ng onto the wall, and he soon reached me, standin

ep, baritone voice. I stared at his face now. Even though it scared me, I was wowed by his nice f

umbled. What was

ms on the wall, and my heart skipped

d my ears almost went deaf as I rai

and who did you see? Why did you run away?" His screams were not as loud as the earlier o

shut his eyes, groaning deeply l

adn't recovered from the shock of how Damon could reject me and choose my sister in my presence wi

sensation. My wolf was finally jogging back to life. The scent grew heavier when he let out a deep breath.

w if they were tears of fear or tears of joy for having a second chance mate. Or tears of regret for even coming to this life, first to be rejec

to always end u

tion. But then I muttered a resp

raised my chin and said suddenly, l

. I knew he was the one with those green set of eyes, and I knew my wolf said he was my mate, but I couldn't just w

took another whiff of my scent. He shut his eyes and felt the ple

d. I just felt the energy to sp

t pair you to me if you're still linke

w many months?" He asked himself and laughed har

ce as he placed his hands gently on my chest.

y part of your body is calling onto me to romance it. Your scent," he said, his voice going deep and low a

d my mind drifted off for seconds. I didn't want a mate at this point in my life.

only when he orders me to. I was under his will and control. I wouldn't choose for myself. He could go ahead a

n't want to lose my dignity just this way. I didn't want to. But I had no choice. A t

watched as Jace walked in with a smile. He saw me sweati

ce said and handed an envelope to

him a message...for what reason? Maybe they

d to read letters," he said and threw th

ead for reconsideration," Jace said, but Cassius was confused. At this point, i

Cassius was confused. "What does h

at him. "He said he can double the payment you made to get Camilla. He said

dened with a smir

ace soft

et him get down here with the double payment," Cassius said, and Jace was about to nod his head

hing from him. A done deal is a done deal. If he sends any more letters, le

Cassius raised his voice at Jace, who quickl

at me and stepped closer to

through my hair. "I would rather kill myself than return you to the

ed to my feet