Aiden.
I held Aspen for a bit while she wept. I could feel her relief. The secret must have been a heavy burden for her to shoulder. I was glad it was finally lifted. I respected her. She had something that she could use against Dahlia but kept it. She wasn't the type to fight dirty. Maybe that was why she wanted to leave.
I could only imagine what she went through every day, seeing Dahlia and Martin; I knew I had f****d up. Aspen was my mate, yet I took her in as a servant. She served everyone, including Dahlia. Knowing Dahlia was unfaithful yet occupying her spot, I wondered about the mental stress it must have put her through. I had to commend her for keeping it together. I was determined to make it right once I got home.
I was determined to have a future and build a life with her. I
