Chapter 21. Dignity

The next day, Mikhail began delivering popular crime and thriller novels to Cassy’s room to keep her entertained. Despite himself, he did not like to see her sitting on the living room sofa, staring into empty space as she waited for him.

She was not here to be a prisoner. She was here because she was his mate, and he wanted to protect her and keep her for himself at the same time.

Kill two birds with one stone, as they say.

Since then, she would be reading a book every time he returned home. Surprisingly, she still waited for him, but at least she had something to distract herself in the meantime.

It was still a little strange that she refused to explore the rest of the mansion, but that was understandable since she still did not trust any of the vampire servants here.

Three days later, Cassy stopped him before he could go to his room after returning home as usual.

“I’ve already read most of them,” she told him.

Mikhail raised an eyebrow. “What is