Chapter 6. Don’t You Feel Anything for Me

KAELAN

The days that followed were hectic for me but I made sure I spared some time to check on Everly. She was a cautious person and as much as I tried to build a relationship with her, her walls remained firmly in place. I didn’t give up and I knew her walls would eventually crack little by little.

One afternoon, as I returned from one of my engagements, I found her sitting on a small stool by the edge of the castle, doing laundry. I moved closer to her and was shocked to see the clothes she was washing belonged to Rose, my Beta’s mate and her children.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

She glanced up at me, “I’m doing laundry. Welcome Alpha.”

“Who told you to do this?” I was livid. “Where is Rose? And Maria?”

Even though Everly has not acknowledged me as her mate, the bond is there and no one has the right to disrespect her. I mind linked Duncan. I need you in the library, I ordered through the mind link.

I took Everly’s wet hand and pulled