Ariel POV

Coming back to this place with a different status makes me feel awkward. Again, I'm the center of attention, the topic of conversation. And for sure, Crystal will always be an obstacle for me.

"So, you've been deceiving us all this time. You used Nadine's identity to marry Lucian. You planned this in a really crazy way."

Crystal met me at Moon Girls. Again, I'm the center of attention here.

"I didn't deceive anyone. Lucian and I do have a mate bond, and about using Nadine's ...