Chapter 21

“I’ll rephrase. I need you to play the role of my boyfriend,” Elena replied, stuttering over her words.

“What are you planning?” I could tell something was going on, and the thrill and surge of energy I felt coming from Elena reinforced my suspicions.

“I was going to take my fake actor out on a date and pretend he was my boyfriend to get back at my ex-fiance, to be honest with you.” With a devilish grin, Elena said, “I have called for the paparazzi and media to air this news.” Her confidence and poise inspired pride in me.

“I’m your boyfriend,” I said; she grinned. 

Every fiber of my being wanted to claim her as my mate and only be mine forever, but another part of me wanted to push every surge to remain unaffected by our mate link.

“Thank you, Silas, for assisting me; I mean, you are always my knight in shining armor,” she giggled at her comments.

“I want to save you from everything,” I continued.

“including myself.” I internally muttered.