EXCEPT FOR THE OCCASIONAL TWEET of the birds outside, the room was silent. Sunrise was starting, yet Carmelita’s heart was bleeding with sadness. Both her mate and destiny had wronged her. She was pondering her actions and what she did wrong to deserve them.
Waiting for Diego’s answer was excruciating. It was like a thousand needles were piercing her heart, one after the other.
“Caramel, yes, you can trust me. I won’t do anything to hurt you. I love you, and there is nothing else in this world or any other realm that can take that away. Mate or not, you are the one for me.” Diego knelt in front of her. “Please accept my gesture as a sign of repentance. From this day forward, I will only tell the truth. I won’t hide anything anymore. To show my dedication, here is a secret. I am not an Al
