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.

to him, is baffled. "Brooklyn,

been keeping me away from my real life. I'm

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

my shoulders. This is the only way I can

hope my lies

mouth falls open in shock

my dad says, devastated. "We can call the police! Kiddo...don't give

breaks, but I paint a

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

Whatever you want, I'm sure it

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

shakes her head at me.

her and say

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

you, a

I

all

to indicate everything that Aden's

the room and stand next

faces go

father. Did I forget to mention that Hudson and I are engaged

emotionless, puts an arm around my shoulders, claiming me as part