Chapter 24 " I didn't ... I wouldn't . I only wanted her to apologize to you . If iyou want my redemption , then I'll go instead ! " Aaron's voice trembled , desperate , as he tried to explain . He stepped toward Claire but froze when he saw the fear in her eyes . That look alone made him stop short , unable to move another inch closer . Caden's brows drew together . He rubbed soothing circles on Claire's back , his voice low and steady . " Don't worry . I won't let him hurt you again . " Then his tone turned glacial as his gaze shifted to Aaron . " Aaron , do you even believe your own words ? If you truly wanted to atone , why would you need Claire's permission ? Or is it that you're too much of a coward to face it yourself ? " Aaron opened his mouth , but Caden cut him off with a sharper edge : " Whether you agree or not doesn't matter . I'll send you to pay for your sins right now . " At his command , several warriors stepped forward , binding Aaron with rope after rope until he was encircled like prey . They dragged him toward a waiting car . Aaron did not resist . His dark eyes never left Claire . " Claire , the only reason I didn't surrender myself sooner was because I wanted to find you first - to apologize , to stay by your side . But if this is what you want , then I'll accept it . " The door slammed shut . His figure shrank into the distance , then vanished altogether . Claire turned to Caden , the question slipping out before she could stop it . " Where are you taking him ? " " To the pack prison here . Everything's arranged . Every debt he owes will be repaid . " Caden's voice was calm , final . Claire only nodded . She no longer cared what fate awaited Aaron . " There was a deliberate sweetness to her tone , and every glance of her was meant for seduction . Yet her voice was hoarse , rasped raw from long - term torment . The sound was grating rather than alluring . Claire didn't bristle , nor did she feel jealous . Instead , she leaned back slightly , watching the exchange with a detached curiosity . She wanted to see what Caden would do . If he could be fooled by Sophie's clumsy tricks the way Aaron once was , then he wasn't worth her trust either . His entire fortune would be hers anyway . But Caden's expression remained unreadable , his voice flat and cold . " I'm not a savior . I can't rescue you . The only one who can save you and your parents is you . You're not disabled , earn the money yourself . " He took Claire's hand firmly and led her inside . Just as the door shut , he pressed Claire back against it , his lips crashing onto hers with a restrained hunger that bordered on feral . Between ragged breaths , his voice rumbled low in her ear . " Claire , consider this your punishment , for doubting me even for a second . " He nipped her earlobe , sending a shiver down her spine , a gasp slipping from her lips . Chapter 24 Then he caught her mouth again , sweeping her into his arms and carrying her toward the bedroom . " I'm not like Aaron , " he murmured against her lips . " I treasure you . Do you really think my standards are so low ? There's a reason I've been alone this long . " " I get it ... " Claire whispered , her breath catching . Chatter 24 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!