Isla's POV"Tessa," Gideon said soothingly, stepping closer to his sister.Adrian turned Tessa in his arms and held her closer. Slowly, Gideon was able to take the whip from her hands. Gideon gave the whip to one of the omega servants, who backed away with it. It was still at the ready.As Tessa gradually calmed, she lifted her head, looked at Adrian and asked him, "Why haven't you rejected her?""Punishment," Adrian replied. "A fated mate's betrayal cuts deeply, both ways. I want her to feel the same pain that I have carried these past five years."Slowly, Adrian eased Tessa back away from him, putting some space between them."I plan on taking Isla to the mating ceremony banquet," he said. "There, I will socialize and find a more suitable bed partner. Isla, as my servant, will only be able to watch from the sidelines.""I could join you," Tessa said quickly.Adrian considered her, his face revealing nothing. "Perhaps," he said, which sounded non-committal to me but Tessa seemed plea
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