Chapter 85

Camilo's Point of View

I left Raf and Al in the garden to come up with more solutions to our problems. Tried to shove the urge out of my mind to stay with them and help. Farren had given me a week to convince her to stay. Which wasn't much time and I assumed it started today.

From what my guards had said the last time, I could find her in the kitchen. Although my pace grew slower with each step. What if she had changed her mind after last night? What if she only wanted to be my fuck buddy and nothing more? Knots tied in my stomach. Forced my food from this morning to the surface.

The back door leading into the kitchen was closed. But I could see shadows move in front of the blinds. Could make out the vague shadow of my mate moving across the kitchen. Dancing from time to time. I stood and admired her for a moment longer. Took in the tranquility of the moment.

I had never thought myself the type to settle down. To place all my eggs into one basket. But here I was, hoping that she would