Leonard’s POV
I turned around and looked at Cade. "Do you want to know what hurts the most?" I asked. He gave me a small nod, his eyes heavy.
"My own sister actively tried to hand my fated mate over to the man who caused her so much pain. Carol can deny it all she wants, but it stems from pure jealousy." I swallowed the bitter lump rising in my throat. "She never once considered me, or Gloria. She claims she wanted to protect Gloria and the pup, but sending her back to Hunter would have guaranteed them ending up hurt or worse."
A wave of sadness washed over me. "I don't know if I can ever forgive her if anything happens to them. I can't live without my mate, Cade. For now... please just get Carol out of here. I can't bear to look at her." "I understand. I am so sorry, brother," Cade rep
