Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Brooklyn

I am the last to arrive.

"Brooklyn," Jolie gasps, and my head snaps directly to look at her. She's seated on a plush couch, her clothing torn and her face smeared with makeup.

At least whatever damage Davis did to her wasn't permanent and she was able to heal quickly.

I take a few steps towards her but Aden, standing by the fireplace, clears his throat. I hold myself back, knowing I have a part to play.

I look between Jolie and my dad, who is seated next to her.

"Brooklyn," my dad gasps, taking in my gorgeous dress, my polished countenance. "Are you..."

"I'm fine," I say, setting my shoulders back.

"Please," my father says, turning his attention to Aden. "Let them go. Take me. I'll take whatever punishment

"No," Aden cuts in, not even looking at him, just staring at me. His green eyes slice into me, his wolf flashing with an emotion I can't place. "You're worthless to me."

"Stephen," I say, internally cringing at hearing myself use my father's given name. "I can't forgive you for your betrayal."

His mouth falls open.

baffled. "Brooklyn, what are you

keeping me away from my real life.

scraping by, I could have had yachts, private planes, diamonds. Everything a

but Aden's gaze sits heavy on my shoulders. This is the only way I can save them. Aden Kenwood is

can only hope my lies

open

"We can

paint a sneer

just want to go back to my real family. What's it going to

Whatever you want, I'm

offer only a few days ago.

at me. "No, this isn't you, baby

her and

think of. "Why would I want to go

with you, a stripper

when I could

all

arms to indicate everything that

the coffin, I slowly cross the room and stand next to Aden. "By the way, have you met

faces

I forget to mention that Hudson

me as part of his family now. "We're finished