Chapter 508

We just sat there staring at each other until there was a soft knock at the door. "Come in." Rowan called out, his eyes never leaving mine.

Clara came in with another cart. "I brought your four bottles. Just in case, and the chef gave me two slices of your favourite strawberry cake, Amy." She smiled as she pushed the cart over. "I'll just leave the cart here. Once you are all finished, just push it out into the hall." She gave us both a small bow and then left us alone.

I grabbed my glass and took another sip as he finished the first bottle. I waited for another minute, then I sat back. “Well, if you aren't going to explain, we can just skip this awkwardness and just go our separate ways."

He nodded. "That's what I have been debating."

I scoffed and shook my head. "Well then." This was a waste of time. I pushed back and stood.

"But." He cut in with a smirk. “I don't think I could live with myself if I didn't explain it all. And I know Erubus would absolutely revolt if I didn't at least try." He nodded to my chair. "Please."

I pursed my lips as I considered it. Nix whispered softly. Can you just listen to him? Maybe there is a reason.

Her words nearly broke me. A reason good enough for everything that he did?

least have all the information before you make your decision. She

my wine and finished it. I grabbed a second bottle before Rowan could and filled both of our glasses. "Start at the

a bit of steak. "Well then." He smirked. Then he dove in. "You had me hooked as soon as you asked me to torture someone." I laughed, but he looked at me with hungry eyes. "Then I saw you, and I was sold." I snorted at that. "But

any farther. I had to force

I took a sip, trying my best to focus on

my place and was going insane. So I

the cake, picking at

his advice." He took a drink. "Believe it out not...I don't have

nearly snorted wine through my nose. I coughed. "You don't

I wanted him to tell me it was okay if I chose you instead of waiting for my mate." He grabbed

did he say?" My

tive

Vince, Brandon, they wouldn't have touched you with a ten-foot pole. And your dad needed you to get close to them." He took a longer pull from the bottle. "He

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