Chapter 13

Adam's POV

We finally arrived at my office after what seemed like hours of walking with my gaze only fixed at Valerie. I couldn’t keep my eyes off her the whole time, even though it isn’t right and I still couldn’t ignore the feeling of guilt that settled in my guts with the way I treated her during the last days we were together eight years ago.

But then, I had no choice. I didn’t mean to be so heartless towards her and I was too heartbroken when she had refused to stayed back in the pack house under the guise of being my mistress. 

That particular day was a day that haunted me ever since then and even till date. If only she knew how much I wanted to protect her. If only I wasn’t left with difficult choices. If only I wasn’t a coward! Then maybe we could still be friends…or even lovers.

“That’s impossible now” a voice reminded and I agreed wryly as my gaze settled on the couple’s entwined hands. They seemed really close and it makes my