CHAPTER 26

KEVIN’S POV

I bit the inside of my cheek trying to stop the smile that was threatening to light up my face. I know I should be more sensitive but I had no control over what I was feeling. I felt as if I had gotten a new lease on life.

The moment father left, I set out in search of Kiara. I bumped into her near the fountain. My breath caught in my throat as I looked at her.

“You look so beautiful…,” I whispered placing a light kiss on her cheeks.

Her eyes widened. She looked around warily and dragged me to the dungeon.

“Not the most Romantic place, is it?” I said as she pulled me to sit beside her on the narrow table.

“I know but I don’t want anyone to barge in on us while we are talking.”

She halted for a moment. Her face flushed slightly and she chewed her lower lips before saying, “I am so sorry… I shouldn’t have slapped you…”

I pursed my lips and rubbed my right cheek before saying, “That really did sting… I didn’t know that I was stuck with an abusive mate…”