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.

is baffled. "Brooklyn, what are you talking

away from my real life.

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

these lies, but Aden's gaze sits heavy on my shoulders. This is the only way I can save them. Aden Kenwood is too powerful -if I cross him, there will be hell to

only hope

falls open in

Brooklyn," my dad says, devastated. "We can call

I paint

back to my real family. What's it going to

you want, I'm sure

that Hudson made me a similar offer only a few days ago. I know exactly the disgust that my dad and

her head at me. "No,

her and say the

can think of. "Why would I want to go back

a

when I could

all

indicate everything that Aden's house

I slowly cross the room and stand next

family's faces

father. Did I forget to mention

shoulders, claiming me as part of his family now.