CELINE

"Where are we going?" I asked my trouble-seeking mate after scolding him for the uncomfortable situation from earlier.

"I don’t like that Aldric kept you on the sidelines for so many years," he hissed, not letting go of my hand as we walked down the hallway.

"He had his reasons to hate the Dark Realm. I hated it too," I sighed, wanting to leave the past behind.

"I understand, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it." He stopped in front of me, his cold hand caressing my cheek.

The intens