Chapter 213

Alec's POV

She had often hinted that she still wasn't wearing a ring and that I wasn't allowed to say or dictate anything to her. However, I don't think she expected that. I would have done anything for her. Kneeled here. Proved to her my equality and asked the question of all questions. I wanted to marry her and I want nothing more than for her to say yes. I wanted to make her Mrs. Ashford once and for all. Because I loved her.

But before I could think any further, I was suddenly pulled out of my thoughts again because my little companion started to whimper. I walked towards her and held her hand. "Everything will be fine. I'm here."

I stroked her cheek and tried to calm her down. She closed her eyes and a short time later looked at me again with her hazel-brown eyes.

She looked at me in panic and whispered "Help me" Before stepping forward Pain started screaming.

I ran towards the door, opened it, and called out to the others. "It'