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.

next to him, is baffled.

real life. I'm the daughter of

I could have had yachts, private planes, diamonds. Everything

my shoulders. This is the only way I can save

hope my lies

mouth falls open in shock

devastated. "We can call

heart breaks, but I paint a sneer on my

just want to go back to my real family. What's it going to take to leave me alone?

Whatever you want, I'm sure it

a few days ago. I know exactly the disgust

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

on her and

can think of. "Why would I want to go

a stripper and

when I could have

all

my arms to indicate everything that Aden's house

the nail in the coffin, I slowly cross the room and stand next to

family's faces

I forget to mention that Hudson and I are

puts an arm around my shoulders, claiming me as part of his family now.