Chapter 55

55 A Welcome

Mara

“I’m sorry, Mara,” Lucian whispered, his voice raw against the stillness of the room. “I’m sorry you have to go through this s**t. I promise I’ll never do anything again that will cause you pain.”

I knew he meant it. I felt it in our bond-clear and true.

But that didn’t change reality.

Another woman was carrying his child. And because of that, she was moving into our home.

No amount of heartfelt apologies could undo that fact.