Surrendering to the Dark

POV: Marcella

The heavy brass latch clicks into place, sealing the thick oak door behind me. The second the sound echoes through the empty hallway, the dam breaks. Hot, fast tears spill over my lashes, tracing familiar paths down my bruised cheeks.

I meant every single word I just said to him. I truly want him to be happy, even if that happiness does not include me. I know how the mate bond wor