Chapter 168

• ~ Hydrangea ~
• I sincerely wish I could tell my mother what she wishes to hear, but I just can't help it. I had to let her know that I don't in any way intend to accept Adrian as my mate.
• I was sincere when I said that the only reason keeping me from formally rejecting Adrian was because of our family relationship. I know deep down that he would not take the rejection likely, and he would do something terrible to himself.