Darlene’s pov
My tensed muscles instantly eased off.
Did I hear him right? Did he say she drugged him?
I stared at him, trying to find any signs of deceit in his demeanour. My heart wept at the sight of his eyes filled with pain. I had never seen him so hurt. My gaze fell on his lips, and my dragon whimpered, yearning to claim them like I used to. My breathing laboured as I fought against the tears welling in my eyes. I knew what was happening. This was partly because of the mate bond and partly because of the emotions I had buried in my heart. This was what I wanted to avoid.
I pulled my lips together and forced myself to look away from his handsome face. Only God knows how much I have missed him. I missed him so much that it hurt, but I didn’t want him to know that just yet. I suck
