Bound To The Mate Who Broke Me
I clenched my fists, nails digging into my palms, and let go of the last shred of hope I'd been clinging to.
My dad's voice boomed through the room, his face red with fury. "Enough of this selfishness. You're coming with us, Astrid. Now."
I opened my mouth to protest when Iris suddenly convulsed and coughed up blood, bright red against her pale lips.
Darius grabbed her face, genuine panic flooding his features. "Iris! Stay with me!"
"I'm not worth it," Iris gasped, her performance O. "Save Astrid's babies instead. I never blamed you…" Her hand slipped dramatically from his grasp.