Hades
Whoever Ansel was didn’t leave for over an hour. I didn’t want to interfere because it looked like my mate needed him. So, I stayed in the shadows, watching and waiting. But as soon as he left, I pulled in a deep breath and made my way toward my mate.
The time is now. Lycia needs to know who I am and that I am so sorry for leaving her alone for so long. If she accepts me, I swear that I will never leave her alone again.
However, halfway there, another man approaches Lycia. I cannot catch a break! I stop walking, masking myself so that I am not seen, and listen to their conversation.
“I heard what happened.” The man says.
“I’m not in the mood for company, Ryan.” Lycia sighs as though she were too tired to deal with whoever the man is, moving closer to her.
It is clear to me th
