Chapter 76

“You all want to know, claiming Amelia wasn't just convenience or pride. Amelia is special for me. We do have the bond—but it is different. Maybe it is the only form of bond I'm succesful of? I do not know. I just understand that… that she's my One. My heart's song. I will never breed another female as lengthy as I live.” He said the phrases to her, and Amelia 's coronary heart squeezed. Then he became again to the other men. “I will in no way betray our people in that way again. Ever. I am no longer deceived. I will now not be tricked into this darkness again. It would be a betrayal no longer solely to you, but to my mate, and our bond. Hear me: I want your forgiveness. I beg it. But I also provide you my vow.”

Amelia POV

Gabriel sat quietly, staring round the circle, meeting eyes with every of the men. She may want to see the sure bet in the way his shoulders had been back and he met each set of eyes evenly, patiently. But she ought to a