Chapter 68

It was dark when Klaus got to the apartment. His heart raced as he ran inside, calling for Georgina. When she didn't answer, his worry grew. His wolf, Alex, growled inside him, afraid she might do something dangerous while upset. He found her in the living room, and the sight hurt him deeply. Georgina lay curled up on the sofa, crying hard. Klaus felt sad seeing his mate so broken, and angry at whoever had hurt her. He walked toward her slowly and carefully. "Sweetheart," he said in a gentle voice. Georgina didn't notice him. She was deep in her own thoughts and didn't pay attention to anything around her.Klaus sat beside her on the sofa and gently gathered her into his arms, placing her on his lap and holding her tightly against his chest. Each sob that tore through her felt like a silver blade twisting in his heart. He rocked her gently, his lips close to her ear as he whispered reassurances. "I'm here now. You're safe. I've got you." It took several minutes before Georgina realized