His gaze bore into me, intense and unrelenting. He let out a sigh, his expression softening, and bestowed upon me a look of sympathy. "I apologize," he uttered, his tone gentle, leaving me bewildered as I grappled with the unfolding scenario. "I've heard accounts of your mate and how he treated you. No one should have to endure such treatment," he added, offering a smile that carried a genuine warmth.Stunned, I remained seated, my lips parting and closing wordlessly. My voice eluded me, leaving me dumbfounded. I sensed Diego's sigh of relief, but my attention remained locked on the Alpha. I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. Even after everything Hawthorne had done, he was willing to let it slide when an opportunity to get back at him was being presented to him."Thank you," I managed to utter, forcing a faint smile, to which he offered a nod in acknowledgment. “You are welcome to stay, but,” However, he wasn’t done and it soon became evident that he had more to say. “You will
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