Chapter 24

Derek "Adelaide !" Geoff called out for his Mate in what sounded like desperation. Penelope was already ahead of him up the stairs and making a dash to their bedroom. When Derek approached behind her, Geoff was leaning over Adelaide 's still body on their bed. Geoff put his hand on her cheek, trying to coax her into waking up. Did the pathetic child overdose maybe? From her previous history with abuse, he would understand why. Now with the pressure of marrying a King and running a species that wasn't her own? What a fool's way out. Adelaide suddenly gasped, her eyes shooting open and Geoff took his Mate into his arms. She was sweating a bit, like she was going through some realistic dream. "Dammit woman, don't scare me like that." Geoff growled at her, but he looked relieved. When did his son stoop so low? Not once had he cared about anything aside from his power as King and the bitches he took to bed. Yet here his King was, tending to his future Queen like she was some sick child. Spe