“Desmond, you’re–”“What are you doing here?” Desmond was wearing a very hostile expression on his face as he reached Irene.Irene’s courage wavered. “I c-came to see you. Look at me.”Desmond’s eyes raked her figure. As impressive as Irene thought she looked, Desmond didn’t seem moved by her appearance at all.“If you know what’s good for you, you’re going to leave this place now,” Desmond advised—warned—with a low-pitched tone.Finally feeling the many eyes set on her, both judging and inquiring, Irene suddenly felt small. But she still had a goal to achieve. She couldn’t come all the way here and leave without her mate.“Desmond, listen to me. I know you feel like I’m undeserving of you, but I can assure you that I am. I truly am,” she reached to touch Desmond’s hand as she spoke, “If you can just come back with me, I’ll–”“Don’t be ridiculous,” Desmond slapped her hand away with a deep frown marring his handsome features. Then he glanced around them, facing the guests of the event
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