Chapter 67: His pain, her amusement

“So this Caitlin, your Mistress. Did she do a good job?" I asked Oishin.

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it won't kill me.

"That is a complicated story,” Oishin replied.

"Again. We appear to have a lot of time. I can't see this elevator moving soon." I explained, as much as I wished I could throw myself off the building. My forehead was thumping, a thick sweat covered me. I hated enclosed spaces for long periods and surprisingly the only thing that was comforting and keeping me calm was the voice of my mate. Stupid mate bond.

"No. Not even close to what Aine did in my pa- town. My father, the one who introduced me to her, told me she was a good choice,” he stated. “I believed whatever my father said in the name of pow- I mean influence.”

There was no further explanation. A part of me knew it was difficult for an Alpha to admit his failings. I wondered whether it was guilt or his bruised ego that stopped him from speaking. But I didn't care. I was determined to keep him talking.