Chapter 78-02

"Is that how you think this works?" Layton asked me.

He narrowed his eyes at me, which had grown darker than I had ever seen them.

"What are you talking about?"

"Cassidy, you are my mate. The only one I have and ever will have. You are the only one I want," Layton said, still sounding angry.

I looked at him, not knowing how to respond. My eyes were glassy, but I didn’t know why. I wasn’t feeling sad, but tears seemed to automatically spill.

Having a mate was a commitment. I had thought I understood what it entailed, but maybe I didn’t. When more tears rolled down my cheeks, I felt him embrace me.

He didn’t say anything. He only held me, wrapping his arms around my waist and leaning down to nestle his head in my neck.

"Shh… It’s alright," Layton cooed, peppering soft kisses over the skin on my neck.