Chapter 36

My body ached, I moved a little and heard his hoarse voice, I looked up and met those cold eyes that wanted to devour me.

“Are you awake?”

“Obviously, aren't I? I remembered yesterday's events and felt like a fool.”

“Who is Elián?”

I choked on my saliva upon hearing my son's name from his lips.

“You shouldn't care who he was, just forget about it.”

“Then I must forget everything you said last night.”

“What?”

“Are you sure you want to know who Elián was?”

“Yes, I want to know. Who was my son, and why did you mention him?”

“Elián was our son, Alfa. We lost him years ago due to complications during pregnancy. It was a very painful time for both of us. I loved him, but I also hated myself for letting you mark Ana. I didn't know if I could forgive you for that”.

“I can't believe it. Why didn't you tell me?”

“I didn't want to cause you more pain. I thought it would be better for both of us to move on and forget that painful past”.

“I understand that you did it to protect me, but now that I