Aurelia's POV
Julian drops his hands and looks full of regret.
“I know. And I’m sorry. I messed up. But please, let me fix it. Come with me, Aurelia. Meet them. It’s not as bad as you think.”
I stop, stuck between my anger and this strange feeling I have around him. Why am I even thinking about going? This is crazy. This is exactly what I didn’t want.
“Why, Julian? Why is it so important for me to meet them?” I ask, looking at him with suspicion. “Tell me the real reason.”
He doesn’t look at me, shifting from one foot to the other.
“It’s… complicated.”
“Complicated how?” I ask. “Tell me the truth, Julian.”
He takes a deep breath and finally meets my eyes.
“Okay, fine. The truth is… saying I have a mate is one thing. Them actually seeing you—that’s something else. For it to work
