“I'm sorry, I slipped up but my intention was never to hurt her and you know it. Hurting Camilla is the last thing I want to do, I've tried for her, I've tried to love her, to-”

Santiago's laughter causes me to pause, “Tried to love her?” He snorts, his hand swiping his nose. “Just how fucking hard is to love her, she's your mate for goodness sake! You were made to love her just as she was to love you and your fucked up ways. She is the one person in this world that loves you nearly as much as Mother if not more, Camilla is the calm to...