Chapter 56

• Maverick's PoV:
• As Nora levelled her accusatory gaze at me, I knew she demanded an explanation. I drew my breath as I steeledmyself for the past I was about to recounter.
• "When I was thirteen," I began in a low tone. "I met Aurora, even before Damien did. There was an instant connection between us, a bond that was more than mere friendship." I paused as the memories flooded back in vivid detail. "As our relationship deepened, I believed that she would one day be my mate, my fated partner."