CATRIONA

My heart was about to explode, and I couldn't bear it that I found myself planting my lips on his with tears flowing down.

"You don't have to be afraid because— I am here for you. You have me." By then, you were young and hopeless. Now you're not that same young and hopeless boy. You're a man, a strong man. A strong alpha, everyone fears. This is your kingdom, Gabriel. Stand on your feet and hold your head high and show her how the king rules his kingdom. Those people who hurt us don't care about our feelings, so it's up to us to deal with them, heal...