Chapter 45: Soon You’ll Be Crying
Alex
I stared at Seraphine as the words left her mouth. Kaelan is your mate.
For a long second, the basement felt even colder than before. The air seemed to freeze in my lungs. Then, I did something she didn't expect. I laughed.
The sound came out rough and cracked. It echoed off the damp stone walls, filling the small, dark space. The laugh surprised even me. My chest felt like it was being poked with needles because of my bruised ribs, but I did not stop. I couldn't help it. It was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard.
“Are all of you completely stupid?” I asked. I was still chuckling, shaking my head slowly. The chains rattled against my neck. “When Kaelan told me that nonsense earlier, I thought he was just crazy. I thought he had finally lo
