Japhet pov
“We need to go,” I said, my grip tightening on Delphine’s hand as I led her back to the car. My head was a mess, my thoughts a jumbled storm I couldn’t quiet. How was I going to tell her?
That her sister was working with Cadoc.
That I knew the truth about her parents’ deaths.
That I had given the order to kill everyone on sight.
Sure, the Prime had made me do it, but deep down, I knew I would’ve done it anyway. And how the hell could I admit that I genuinely loved her? That I couldn’t live without her? That she was my mate—the only woman I’d ever been drawn to after amber?
The thought of her finding out the truth tightened my chest like a noose.
Her voice broke through my spiral. “What’s wrong, Japhet?”
I startled, realizing I hadn’t started the car. I glanced at her, ca
