Chapter 132

RYKER’S PO.V

There was something intoxicating about Camilla. Maybe it was because I was hopelessly in love with her or maybe it was because she could do no wrong in my eyes. I loved being able to take my time while exploring her body, I loved being able to hold her close right after and know that there was nothing and no one urgently waiting to get our attention. I loved the pace. Growing up, my father had always told me that a man was defined by what he did during times of war but I disagreed, I believed that a man was defined by what he did when there was peace, how he treated the people around him and how he handled his affairs.

I would never delude myself into believing that I was a good man but I treated my family with the respect that they deserved and for me- that was everything. As I looked down at my mate who was curled up by my side with her head lying gently on my chest, I chose to believe that maybe I had done something right and maybe I wasn’t the worst of men.

I kissed her forehead softly and she mumbled a few words before continuing to snore softly. I should have been sleeping as well considering how exhausted I was but sleep eluded me. It felt almost impossible to close my eyes and achieve that peace but I was fine with just watching Camilla. If that was all I did for the rest of my life then I would die a happy man.

I felt a nudge at the back of my mind. It was almost soft and hesitant as if the person was unsure. I instantly pulled down my wall and I recognized the presence as belonging to Riley. I stayed silent not wanting to push her because I knew my sister and I knew that if I pushed her, she would quickly shut down and hide away.

“Are you busy?” she asked softly. “It’s fine if you

are

I just wanted to know if you were available so that I could talk to you for a while.” I started to speak but she cut me off. “You know what, never mind, I should never have brought this up in the first place. Forget that I even-”

“Riley,” I interrupted and she went silent. “Do you want me to

O come to your room?”

There was a pause. “Yes please, I just don’t know what to do anymore.”

“I’ll be there in a few minutes.”

I broke off the mind link immediately. I looked down at Camilla and while I didn’t want to leave her side, I knew that Riley needed me. I had expected her to reach out to me but she was proud- maybe even more so than me and I didn’t expect her to do it until she was out of options. I must have either overestimated her pride or underestimated how well she thought of

  1. out a sigh of relief when Camilla didn’t stir. I pulled on my clothes in record speed and rushed over to her room. Her door was open and the moment I saw her, my heart cracked. I closed the door behind me but she didn’t look up from her spot at the edge of the bed. I took the spot next to her and held out my hand but she didn’t take it, instead, she placed her head on my shoulder. It reminded me of when she was younger and terrified of my father. I would spend the night in her room and

    terrified that if I closed my eyes, he would come in and hurt her so I would stay awake the entire night. It was taxing and stressful but every time she hugged

    “What do you

    than I trust anyone in the world and I

    I can’t take your problems away with a wave of my hand. I wish I could, I

    brother, you’re supposed to give me advice.”

    I cannot tell you what to do. Those aren’t the same things,” I explained slowly. “I think you are an amazing woman and I know that a man who respects you will never make you feel like an

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    do you mean?”

    “Ap

    not asking you to leave him, I would never ask you to do that.

    shot up from beside me. “You think Christine is better for

    most emotionally mature person in the world. I think you all have a lot of growing up to do and perhaps you should do it away from each other. Give

    long is

    am afraid that only

    if I made all her choices for her. She was an adult now and she needed to get to the point in her life where she was able to stand on her own and face life head on. I already knew what decision she was going to take and the truth was that she knew it too. She just needed a little

    my head. “I still have a few packs in Europe that I have never seen before. Perhaps you and Camilla can help me reach out to them for passage. You had a lot of reach as an

    but smile. “I’ll see what I can do and I’ll talk to Camilla once she wakes

    eyes widened. “Were you asleep? I am so sorry that I woke you up. You should have told me that you were busy. I would

    her as I stood to my feet. “I am always

    you need.”

    grateful to have you as

    love you too,” I placed a kiss in the center of her

    me?” she asked and I hummed. ‘If Damien asks, please don’t tell him where I’m going. I don’t want him to be able

    it done. Take as much time as you need. Everything will still be waiting for you when

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