บท 23: Chapter 23: A Bad Misunderstanding

Seraphina’s POV

I turned slowly to face him, keeping my expression neutral. “What do you want, Eric?”

He looked different, almost haggard. His eyes, once full of confidence and charm, now seemed desperate. “I need to explain...” he said. “Explain everything.”

I crossed my arms, not making it easy for him. “And should I have to listen to a word you say, all you've ever done is lie to me.”

He looked at me squarely. "You don't have to believe me, Seraphina, But if the time we shared in the past meant even the slightest to you, You just have to listen, please."

I just knew I was going to regret this. "Fine, go on then," I said.

He took a deep breath, his gaze flickering to the ground before meeting mine again. "As you know, I'm recently engaged."

I respond with a sigh and an eye roll.

He gulped before continuing. “My fiancée, she’s the daughter of Alpha Austin. She’s my fated mate, Seraphina. It wasn't a decision I made, but I couldn’t resist the bond. It wasn’t my choice.”