Chapter:- 20

"I do not hate you! Please, Ammy, tell me. All I can think about is how much of your heart was sent in those letters that never reached me."

Sebestian's voice was hoarse, and Ammy couldn't stop herself from raising her head and meeting Sebestian's burning gaze. Her own face was wet, tears still falling freely.

"I heard you had presented alpha, and I rejoiced. Surely you would send for me, bring me back home, marry me and...I loved you! Forgive me, Sebestian, I love you still."

The hands holding Ammy grew slack, Sebestian's face holding nothing but shock and disbelief. Ammy turned, sobbing, hating herself for her unwanted confession. Sebestian would pity her now and she couldn't bear to stay. She ran from the parlor and out the front door, hearing footsteps pursuing her, too far away to catch her. She didn't wait for a carriage, not wanting Sebestian to stop her. She fled down the drive and to the busy street, ignoring the frantic calls of her name. In her haste, Ammy was almost run ov