Ivy
I had misunderstood Leo. That much was clear now, and guilt gnawed at my insides. But what choice did I have? I had been betrayed before, left to pick up the shattered pieces of my trust. So when the woman claimed to be his mate, when the world whispered doubts in my ears, I assumed the worst.
And now? Now, as Leo held my hand, leading me toward the exit, I should have felt relief. Instead, unease crawled up my spine.
The ding of the other elevator echoed behind us, and hurried footsteps approached from my left.
“Connor?”
His name left my lips before I could stop it, my voice betraying an excitement I hadn't expected. Why was I so happy to see him?
All of a sudden, Leo’s presence became suffocating. The warmth of his grip, once reassuring, now made my skin crawl. My mind
