Kennis leaned closer, our faces just inches apart. “And I’m coming to you tonight. You’d better be prepared.” He walked away, taking all my air with him. Slowly, I sank to the floor.
I don’t know how long I sat there, but Esme found me and asked the chefs to prepare some food. I ate absentmindedly.
“He cares about Ella,” I said to myself. Alpha Kennis cared about that woman? How was that possible? The rumors about him were that after losing his mate centuries ago, he had closed his heart.
The ringing of my phone pulled me from my thoughts. I answered it.
“Hello, Mark.”
“Di, are you alright? How is he treating you? I’m sorry our plan didn’t work out. I’m so sorry,” he bombarded me with questions.
“Geez, relax, Mark. I’m good, truly,” I lied. I didn’t want him worrying about me. He
