Cress POV
Dammit. What a drag. I have got to deal with them now. I thought with a deep frown plastered on my face when he walked inside the castle and everyone’s eyes fell upon us, flabbergasted to find me taking a human inside our hideout.
But, it was all worth it. From imprisoning him to showing him the true face of his wife and hearing his begging. It was all worth the upcoming disapproval I might face.
Aubrey’s betrayal worked in my favor. Ace might have cursed or resented me if I had forced him, but since he chose it himself, he wouldn’t dare to blame me now.
“Let’s go.” I said, leading us inside. Ace noticed my grimace and asked and I thought it would be something to help, but no.
“What? Are you afraid to see your family’s reaction?” He smirked, teasing me, which deepened my fro
