Chapter 15

Adelaide's POV

"That is not what I am talking about, Adelaide. All I am worried about is that I can not let go of you now that I have found you," Denzel remarked as he approached me.

Even though I knew he was telling the truth, it still hurt knowing I was not someone he trusted. "I think I need some alone time." Before leaving the house, I said. I was running again, but I had no idea where I was heading. I thought that going for a run might help me get some clarity. Layton yelled for me from the front door, so I swiftly ran into the forest and did not look back. It would be an understatement to say I was furious with Susan.

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Denzel's POV

I was going to murder her just before my mate accepted her challenge. Adelaide ran away from me, and I wanted to follow after her, but I knew she needed time to gather her thoughts. I acknowledge that my words might have hurt her feelings. The ideas that raced through my head were un