Chapter 21

Declan

I just stood there, watching her disappear down the dim hallway, her boots clicking against the stone in a steady beat that was driving me nuts

She didn’t even look back.

Not once.

My jaw tightened, the words she’d thrown at me still ringing in my head.

*Your mate.*

Like it was a curse. Like that was all I was. All I’d ever be.

If she had any idea…

I blew out a slow breath, forcing my fing