Crystal's POV:

For outsiders, Rufus was a cold and indifferent man. But only those who knew him intimately understood his true personality. And I happened to be the person he was most familiar with.

When we lived together five years ago, I saw his indifferent, angry, animated, and confused sides behind closed doors.

Rufus always cajoled me using the same methods. He would either have wild sex with me, or he would follow me wherever I went, making it impossible for me to be aloof toward him.

Or he would bring me a gift like this one.

Even though he had lost a part of his memory and had no recollection of our relationship, he could still bring down my defenses easily.

Pinned under my scorching gaze, Rufus faked a cough. He turned around with a flushed face. "This is for you, an apology gift."

I found his gesture sweet, but to ensure the smooth progression of my plan, I didn't reveal my happiness. Instead, I scoffed coldly. "Give it to your mate. I don't need it. I won't be taken in by your sweet talk, and my heart won't melt."

I put my hand on the necklace, intending to take it off, but Rufus quickly grabbed my wrist.

me to look at him, which only served to increase my unease. I couldn't keep up my tough exterior

to avoid meeting his eyes, but

raised my chin.

"That was a misunderstanding.

is not my mate.

serious injury and fallen into a

my mate. I believed she was the mate designated by the Moon Goddess," Rufus

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after Adela appeared in my life, I felt something was off. However, I couldn't get my hands

which led

delayed until now.

t don't

dealt with her.

bother you in

chin with his finger, making

curled my lips

hands. "Crystal, you're my mate. You

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