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

real life. I'm the daughter of an Alpha, a

deserve. While we've been scraping by, I could have had yachts,

tell them the truth, to stop with 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

hope my lies convince

mouth falls open in

devastated. "We can call the

but I paint a sneer

my real family. What's it

you want, I'm sure it can be

days ago.

me. "No,

her and

I can think of. "Why would I want

a

I could

all

to indicate everything that Aden's house

room and stand next to Aden. "By the way, have you

faces go

is my boyfriend's father. Did I forget to mention that Hudson and I are engaged

shoulders, claiming me as