Chapter 18

I could feel his eyes on me but I refused to acknowledge it. From the table, he had been looking at me. Garret’s words no longer amused me. I was breaking under the weight of my thoughts.

“You are tense” someone suddenly said from behind me and I turned to see Brayan. As usual, he had no expression on his face.

“What do you care?” I said turning away. I heard a scoff and his footsteps walking away. I sighed heavily.

My family was in danger if I fucked this up. I retired to the room early. I lay in bed awake for a long time just thinking of what could happen. I wanted to go back to my fiancé but I couldn’t risk my family’s life.

I would have to try and do all I can to make this mating work. And when the time came, Nevaeh will take over her life.

Sunday’s hit my face and I opened my eyes. I groaned. I must have slept off while thinking. I rolled over hitting something hard and warm. It was a body. Who was in bed with me?

I screamed and jumped away almost falling of the bed but strong