#Chapter 444 – Into You

Ella “Ella,” Clavin says, his voice thick with emotion. His hand continues its path, reaching for me, his fingers brushing the velvet sleeve of my gown before I can pull away. “What,” I whisper, taking a few steps back, wanting space between us. “What was that?” “I don’t –“ Before he can finish though, we both turn towards the darkened doorway to the balcony. I instantly recognize the silhouette I see there as my mate’s and breathe out a breath of relief. I mean – it’s not that I think that Calvin or I did anything wrong, or that Calvin was going to hurt me, but whatever passed between us? It was strange. And suddenly as I remember the pulse that happened last night, when Calvin touched my hand - I want my mate here, now, at my side. “Is everything all right out here?” Sinclair growls, his voice low and full of the threat that his words don’t carry. He takes a step forward into the darkness as Calvin takes a step away from me and bows to him, both a formality shown to a king and