CHAPTER 654. RED PROMISE. A Suspicion

Mauro wanted the ground to swallow him whole, for hell to consume him, because every one of Ainara’s words had the power to tear his heart apart. She didn’t trust anyone anymore—and that included not trusting him.

“Listen… wait… Please, Ainara, wait,” he begged, taking her hands. “I know you have no reason to trust me. I know I broke my promise, I abandoned you… I’ve behaved in the worst possible way. But please, hear me out. I can change all of that. I can