Alpha Jaden's POV
All the memories of the past few months came flooding back. The constant comparisons to her that had made me realize my mistake. The way Liana could never measure up to what Clara had been. The growing certainty that I'd thrown away the best thing in my life.
I'd been such a fool. Such a blind, arrogant fool.
Clara had been everything I'd ever needed in a mate, and I'd rejected her for Liana's prettier face and more submissive nature. I'd chosen weakness over strength, appearance over substance.
And now, somehow, she was here. Fate was giving me another chance.
I wouldn't waste it this time.
"I'm sorry," I whispered to her unconscious form. "I'm so sorry for everything I did to you. But I won't let you go again. I promise."
I started working on the chains that held
