Third Person POV
Nathaniel had barely closed the bedroom door when he was greeted with the sight of his mate sitting on the bed, her hands playing idly with the sheets, her eyes slowly rising to meet his. He fought back the guilt that always swept over him when she looked at him like that, as though he'd broken her heart. Adeline had never wanted Riley to go to boarding school, but he'd ignored her wishes, sending their daughter away in order to protect Sofia. She'd never let him forget that, and even though Riley was home, she didn't go to her, simply because he'd forbidden her to establish a relationship with Riley. It wouldn't only hurt Sofia, but she was the one they needed to care for.
"What is it?" he growled as pain gleamed in her eyes.
"Riley got hurt," she whispered in a trembl
