Chapter 30

Maddox. I held her hand like it did nothing to me, like my senses weren't awakened and I wasn't in a constant battle with rationality. Desiree had managed to unlock emotions that I never thought I was capable of feeling. I couldn't pinpoint what prompted it— the emotional turmoils, but from the moment I saw her in that dress, I couldn't help wanting to tear it off her. Never have I ever wanted to hold someone so close. The mate bond was doing a lot to me— it was ripping apart every iota of control I thought I had. It was crazy— I know— to have those kinds of thoughts about a lady who didn't even want to see my face. She was the one woman who had ever made me feel that way, and as we ventured towards the direction of the hall, I constantly reminded myself that she wasn't mine to own. I stole another peak at her, a smile tugging at my lips as her elegance illuminated the entire hallways. Calling her beautiful wasn't enough words to describe her angelic appearance, and I'd love nothi