Aiden's POV

The view of Ashira on her knees, crying out loud, breaks my heart. I wanted to touch her, to embrace her, give her my warmth and comfort her but I couldn't.

I am mad. I hate that she kept this from me when she had every chance to tell me.

I can't guarantee I won't be outraged about it if she does confess about being a stealer but at least I won't be dubious with her motive.

A stealer, hiding inside her shell, was my mate. A stealer.

On what odds would I not think she's deceiving ...