Chapter 19

Sean

I stood outside the cell, and my heart sank at the unexpected sight of Clark with Mallory. My mate and my brother seemed to be in a relaxed and hearty conversation, something that I never experienced with Mallory. A mixture of jealousy and insecurity filled me.

I wanted so badly to confront them but I knew better than that. Instead of letting my clouded judgment take over, I decided to retreat back to my office and drown myself with alcohol. I knew it was an unhealthy way to cope but what can I do?

As I stepped inside my private place, I couldn't shake off the feeling of being replaced. I am Mallory’s mate but another man was providing her the emotional support that I was supposed to be giving her. Seeing her being warm and open to another man was a tough pill to swallow. And yet, I couldn’t help but apprehend myself, as I knew that my brother was only taking care of my mate. I should have been thankful that Mallory had someone else to rely on aside from me yet my stubborn jealou