Chapter 129. A Tool to Keep His Human Form Intact

Adrianna’s POV

As soon as he walked out the door, my knees gave in, and I collapsed to the floor, clutching my chest as I drew in sharp gasps.

Why did it still hurt? I thought it wouldn’t hurt this much, but I lied; it hurt as though a thousand daggers were piercing my chest.

I sniffed as I crawled towards the edge of the bed. Suddenly, a knock echoed. I didn’t respond; even a word was too difficult for me to say, so I stared at the door.

I listened to the constant knock until the door cracked open and Marcus’s head peeped in.

“Hi,” he murmured, walking into the room.

He pressed his lips into a thin line, his hands clasped together.

My brow slowly raised. Without caring, I sat on the floor, my back resting against the steel frame of the bed as I stared at him.

“What do you want?” I cut to the chase.

It was obvious he would stand with his Alpha, I mean, why wouldn’t he? Moreover, the last thing I wanted to do right now was