t?" Charlotte asks w

w if he like

d I tell her what happened

it but was too p

ally th

we hear laughter coming from the living room.

man form. I watch as my mate's face brightens up while he's talking to Scarlett. This isn't the first time she made him

lect the water from Theo 's hand. She made sure all

e welc

ong the word shower. Is she trying to invite Theo to shower with her? The nerve this woman has

in my office," Theo says, an

nything about it makes me angry. I didn't even know I'd fisted my hand until I feel Charlotte 's hands grab mine. I can feel myself on the verge of tears

*

e territory. Scarlett walks up to me and

fine. You'll be gone soon, and then I'll take your place," she says, whis

why you're tel

use I might be saying good

that any of

s destined mate, but I will be his chosen mate.

nows the state of my relationship with Theo . It makes m

*

ay something that could hurt my feelings. I expect him to shout at me for my behavior during his birthday party, but

rlotte when I bump into him. I walk past

, grabbing my

ping he won't ma

been avo

id eye contact with him and try to steady my h

can hear your hea

heartbeat increased

t me and tell me you

hy would you think I'm avoiding you

arely saw yo

ee each othe

s week was mor

I don't t

blue. Yes, I am because you keep hurting m

hy wou

Beta seems t

you?" I keep pretending I don't have a cl

f Charlotte did, you must have tol

him and have been avoiding him. I didn't think he

I don't know if I sh

hat is

peak, but some

t our northern border, a warrior says behind me. The mention of her na

e?" Theo asks, annoyed tha

but you blocked of

ion to concentrate on our conversation. I'm shocked he's so focused

the warrior says

it takes me a minute to come back

s say

he cuts me off b

onfused as to wh

u're jealous of Scarlett. I can'

now I'm jealous of Scarlett?

. Don't you h

ed with what shame has t

of a woman being with your mate who wants nothing to do with you.

er woman. What kind of mate says these types of things? He's suppose

e. I can feel the tears building in my eyes, but I hold them in. It's

my destined mate, but you will never be my chose

me, and it's just a matter of time before he finds a way to dispose of me. I can't hold the tears any long