A horrified sob escaped Evelina’s lips. But instead of the judgement in her eyes over what I endured….I saw sadness. I looked away. I didn’t want her to feel sorry for me. I just wanted to show her I understood. I understood why she loved a parent who had caused her so much pain. Because I felt the
**Evelina’s POV**I don’t know what I had expected. But after seeing Gabe’s lavish penthouses, I definitely hadn’t expected a quaint three bedroom home with a finished basement to be the principal residence Gabe chose to live in. It was a very simple abode, with the front porch entrance opening righ
No longer was it a symbol of comfort and support for me. It felt more like a proverbial chain, weighing me down. Because I finally understood. Gabe wanted to keep anything from me that might hurt me. But I needed to know. Maybe he was waiting for me to finally be over Robert before he told me about
I sat down on the bed I’d slept in with Gabe last night, realizing that Tia Mel knew way more than I’d expected. But what else could I expect from her?“Robert’s mother keeps asking about him.” I don’t know why that was the first thing I told her. “She’d have a fit if we don’t come back soon.”I thi
**Evelina’s POV **I took in the woman’s low cut dark red silk dress she wore, the tits spilling out of it and her huge almond shaped hazel green eyes. She stood there, taking a sip of water, throwing her head back and displaying her unblemished neck as if it were some sort of damn invitation. My ey
“She kept wanting to talk with you,” Vincent hedged. “I told her maybe later. Right now isn’t a good time.”“You should have told her there was nothing to talk about,” I retorted. “The arrangement is finished between us. And with the amount I’ve given her, she’ll be able to live the rest of her days
Vincent looked like he wanted to say something to me. Probaby some bull shit about letting go of all my hate. Not likely. And he knew it. So finally, he nodded his assent.“Now if this is all, I am going to have a quick meeting with the ranked warriors and get home to my mate,” I declared. “Make sur
“Had,” I countered sternly. “As of three hours ago, we’re officially finished.” My gaze softened as I looked at her, gun still poised to shoot the bitch who hurt my mate. “Though, to be perfectly honest, she and I were finished when I realized that you were the only woman I’ll ever want, mi vida."E