Claire’s Pov

“Is there something from your past that is keeping you from…from fully committing to me? From seeing me as your true mate?” I went on to ask.

“Stopping me from fully commuting to you? Did you just ask such a question?” Darien fired back, hiding eyebrows tightly knotted together, making several lines appear between them.

“Of course, I did because I am hell confused as to why you would want to open up about your past, and egg Audrey doesn't consider me as your ...