Chapter 26

I beamed at Niall as he watched me in disbelief. I knew I was a hard mate to keep up with. One minute I'm saying this, then the other I'm saying that.

But Niall's features then softened, and he looked content with my words. "Really. You changed your mind?"

I nodded. "I had an eye opener. Vic told me something about my dad, and I realised that the truth didn't hurt me like I thought it would. It actually made me feel better."

He pecked my lips as he wrapped his arms around my waist tighter. I could see that this was a part of his plan. He knew Victoria was the only one who could've gotten through to me. And even though at first it annoyed me, I'm glad he did.

"Besides, she reminded me that whatever I find out, however hard it will be, I have a mate that will stick by me throughout it all."

"That's what I've been trying to tell you," he pointed out with a small smirk. I quickly kissed the stupid smirk away from his face.

"I know. I know. But s