Katherine POV The walk back home was a very silent one, maids staring at us as we walked through the hallway. His hands still on mine. Tears stood in my eyes as I looked at the man by my side who had no reason to love me or stand up for me, but he was boldly doing it every single time. Immediately we closed the door behind us, I walked towards the bed and sat down while he pulled his coat. “I… that diary was not true, Klaus,” I whispered, my heart racing, waiting for him to condemn me, to shout at me as usual. He paused midway, his back still facing me. “I know, Katherine. I meant what I said in the court earlier today. Every single thing. Besides, as for your background in your pack, you do not have to be ashamed of telling me or think that I would get angry. I would never. I know be

