Chapter 254

Gideon's POV

Facing Maeve's disgust and resistance, I held her tight, not wanting to let go.

"Maeve, can we be mates again? Let me mark you, okay?" I asked, my voice tinged with desperation.

"The fuck you just said? Why the hell would I let you mark me? Just seeing you makes me feel sick," Maeve shot back, her response sharp and straight to the point.

I knew she probably thought I was insane, but