Chapter 81. Horrible Past: pt. 2

Heather POV

When we finally broke apart, I stared into his warm, glowing eyes. “Do you even know my name?” I asked breathlessly.

“Yes,” he murmured, his voice husky. “You’re mine. My mate.”

I chuckled softly, though my entire body betrayed me. Every nerve screamed with conflicting emotions—joy, warmth, and… arousal. Kayden’s presence was intoxicating, his energy overwhelming, but before I could lose myself in the moment, a sharp knock shattered the tension like glass.

Kayden’s expression darkened, a frown pulling at his lips as his voice rang out, commanding and cold.

“Come in.”

The door creaked open, and there they were—my parents. Their faces were twisted in displeasure, an anger that made my stomach churn. Why were they upset? Shouldn’t they be happy for me? For this bond?

“Alpha Kayden,” my father began stiffly, his voice laced with tension. “We want you to step away from our daughter.”

Kayden’s eyes narrowed, his