His Regret Came Too Late

Summary

When the fire trapped me, my Alpha mate, Graeme Blackwood, was throwing a birthday party for my little sister, Ayana.

I was locked in the basement, trembling so violently my bones clattered against each other. When the flames first caught, I called him. Begged him.

His voice was ice. "Evelyn, stop the act. It's Ayana's birthday. I'm not letting you out just so you can ruin it. Let her have her night. Once she's happy, I'll let you out."

I tried to explain. With the last shred of strength I had, I called him again.

He hung up on me.

So I just watched. Watched the flames swallow everything.