Estella’s POV
“I…” I gulped, trying to swallow around the lump in my throat. Dane’s eyes bore into me, knowing, waiting, hard. My stomach twisted with guilt.
I couldn’t tell him I’d been with Darius. I just couldn’t. I was terrified it could shatter any chance we had to be together, and I didn’t think I’d survive having my second fated mate say he didn’t want me.
“I’m sorry, Dane. I… I can’t tell you,” I said, taking a step toward him. “I didn’t have much of a choice, the pain was unbearable and i-i-it… won’t happen again! Ever!”
The words felt like ash on my tongue, and suddenly I hated myself for giving in and going to Darius. I hated myself for loving it so much. I hated that I wanted the Lycan King even though I knew I shouldn’t. The s*x had been mindblowing, and it had saved me f
