ALDRIC’S POV
I meant what I said about going through hell for her. I didn’t plan on saying it, and I didn’t expect her to fall at my feet head over heels in love, but when she turned away with that lost look in her eyes, I felt her shut me out again. But this time, I am guessing it’s because of what she said a few moments ago.
I need her to clarify what she meant by being abused by men her whole life; yes, she let her guard down enough to allow that nugget of information to slip out; however, I doubt she would share the full story with me yet.
“Bree, look at me, please.” She stares at the large fire, watching the yellow and orange flames break through the darkness accented by the smoke billowing up and creating designs to hypnotize anyone caught looking.
She won’t face me; she oversh
