Chapter 16

Aiden then forced me up against the wall, which was uncomfortable.

"Please, Amelia, don't do this to me. I love you so much, and Aiden, my human side, feels the same way about you. That other girl is completely insignificant!" He begged me to listen to him.

I couldn't look him in the eyes because I knew that if I did, I would simply give in.

"You are deceiving me; your human half despises and despises me." I replied to him with tears in my eyes that were on the verge of bursting.

I suppose all this time I've been deluding myself into believing I wasn't suffering in order to keep myself entertained.

"Take a good look at me, Amelia!" As he said this, he cupped his hands over my face, turning me to face him.

Aiden rejected you because, upon discovering that you were his mate during the party, the only thing on his mind was your safety.

"What do you want me to be secure from?" I was perplexed and questioned him.

"He was con