Chapter 139

Aiden POV

I didn't know where I went wrong in my life. No. I was aware but did not want to acknowledge it for the sake of my mind. However, the problem is that I cannot change anything now. Staring into Slyvies desperate eyes only made me realise how much of a fool I have been.

Rose was right all along. I sent her away in hopes that my guilt towards Sylvie would ease. When in reality, she's a pawn from Reece's side, thrust into my life for my failure. Even though she had no choice but to surrender to fate, I couldn't help the resentment gnawing in my chest.

I would never be able to trust her on anything again. As harsh as it may sound, I did not want to be fooled by her again.

"Are you sure this will work?"

The question jolted me out of my thoughts, blinking at the omega standing in front of me. I hummed, my hands folded behind my back.

"We can try. Reece is still a mystery to me but if there's one thing sure about him is that he