Kiara:

As soon as the car comes to a halt, I jump out, grabbing the keys from Rufus. My hands tremble, nearly causing the grimoire to slip from my grip. He hurt me, but why am I so afraid to lose him? I get that he's my mate, even if it was forced, but here I am doing what he could never do.

"Take him to the bedroom!" I order, pushing the door wide open as Rufus rushes into the house with Zane slung over his shoulder.

I grab Ariana's hand, pulling her to the living area where I move the lamp ...