#Chapter 43 – Somber Soliloquys

Vaughn

I knew even when I cocked my hand back on impulse that I didn't want to hurt her. The last thing I want to see is to watch Celia cry, to see her in any pain or danger, but she weeps and bleeds because of my impulse. I want to pick her up and hold her, to kiss her endlessly, but she isn't my mate.

Instead, at the surprise of her stopping her mate from charging me, I step