Chapter54:

I want you. Ivanna's POV "I’m so sorry for Draven's behavior, honey," Ace said. "He was never like this. I don’t know what came over him. I don’t know why he treated you like that." "You don’t have to apologize, my king," I replied. He gently sat me on the bed, sitting next to me. "I'm okay." "Are you sure you are?" He asked. I could detect the unease in his voice. "He tried to kill you." "I know that. But he was right. I've done nothing to prove my worth as your mate and the queen of the Pack. All I've done is nag you persistently and enjoy some cozy afternoons chit-chatting with Jenny. That's not exactly the way a future Queen should act. So I can't blame him if he thinks I don't deserve the title. Because I really don't." "I hate it when you talk like that, mate. And I don't care if they think you deserve the title or not. It's still your title, it always will be. And I'm not going to let anyone disrespect you. I'll protect you, mate, I promise." His eyes sparkled with genuine love.