Chapter 142. Wrong

I slap at his fingers on my arm and shove at his chest, trying to have him release me, but Colton is as stubborn as I am and only tightens that grip and stands steady, turning around halfway to push the door closed behind us and conceal us in here. His face shows hints of anger in that furrowed brow, and one dimple is prominent as a scowl slowly appears. His eyes amber to match my fierce glow.

“Okay, first, marking you would have changed everything, yes, and I regret it; I fucking do, Lorey. More than you will ever know, but we would never have found her. You had to run. I see that now, to find her, and maybe any other way we wouldn’t have. My mom would still be hidden because of that choice. Second, how can I fix the damage if you won’t give me a chance to try? I am not the one fighting this, and I’m not the one refusing to try. You were never the second choice for me. I love you, and we’re here together. The problem was, I didn’t want anyone else and didn’t have

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