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.

him, is baffled. "Brooklyn, what are you

attention to her. "Didn't you hear? Dad's been keeping me away from my real life. I'm the daughter of

been scraping by, I could have

way I can save them. Aden Kenwood is too powerful -if I cross him, there will

hope my

falls open in shock

"We can call

but I paint a sneer on my

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

want, I'm sure it can

realize that Hudson made me a similar offer only a few days ago. I

shakes her head at me. "No, this isn't you,

turn on her and say the

"Why would I want to go back

with you, a stripper and

I could have

all

my arms to indicate everything that

slowly cross the room and stand next to

family's faces

forget to mention that Hudson and I are engaged to

around my shoulders, claiming me as part of