Chapter 51. Reason and Problems

SEBASTIAN’S POV

Last night, I wanted to go see Brianna and tell her that I didn’t mean to hurt her by keeping her in the cell. Or subject her to whatever ill treatment Hermes had made her and the other Omega slaves at that auction pass through. Tell her that on the bright side, I only wanted to protect her. I was sure she might find it hard to believe for now. But with time, she’ll understand that it was for the best.

But Catherine’s delicate state last night and the countless calls and messages we received from worried guests at the anniversary party tied me down. I devoted many hours to looking after her and responding to messages and calls. It wasn’t easy explaining to them that the issue that happened last night was just a mere husband and wife misunderstanding. But I did my best.

As I expected, the incident last night became a top story on the front page of the morning paper, with the headline: “Celebratory Night Takes Unexpected Turn: Alpha King Sebastian and