CAELLUM’S POV

The men I trusted with Naledi brought reports on how badly behaved my mate had been. 

Demanding audience with me, insulting them and flat out asking to be let go. There was no news of her repentance or reflection on the sin she committed. 

Instead, I heard endless complaints, refusal to eat and yelling matches. After returning from a business meeting with Matteo, I decided to meet with Naledi. 

Perhaps knock some senses into her and negotiate the terms of her release, depending on how she behaved. I wasn’t a forgiving man and I had every plan to make her regret pulling a gun on me but that...