Chapter 9 : Adler's Attraction

ADLER’S POV

I rested the back of my head on the head rest of the chair. Clad in only a black robe, I swirled the wine in the glass. My hair was still dripping wet. After I’d gone home and return to my human form, I took a bath to clean myself. I was reeking. Almost as if I smell like her.

Avalynn Hewlett, that bitch…

Who did she meet in the Border? I was with Rake and Owen when I sensed her. But Asmodeous was too aggressive. He shifted without my command and went straight to her like a fucking dog. My jaw clenched.

‘You can do better than that, Asmodeous.’

‘She is OUR mate, Adler.’ Asmdoeous retorted. ‘Whether you like it or not, Avalynn is our destined mate!’

‘Not if the rejection will work.’ My face darkened.

‘Aren’t you wondering why the rejection didn’t work the first time?’ Asmodeous asked.

‘Knock it off.’

‘You knew why, Adler. You knew damn well why it did not work.’

My jaw clamped hard.

No matter what the reason is, I want it to work this time. I cannot fail my fathe